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Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive
Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business
Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information
Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management
Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal
Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel
and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics
Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare
Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial
Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership
in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical
Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile
Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office
Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary
Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking
and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise
Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer
Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology
Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business
Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information
Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management
Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal
Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel
and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics
Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare
Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial
Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership
in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical
Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile
Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office
Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary
Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking
and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise
Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer
Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology
Madison Site
30 - Ramsey Building
Enka Site
24 - Harvey L. Haynes Corporate Technology
Training and Conference Center
25 - Economic and Workforce Development/
Continuing Education Executive Offices
26 - Technology Commercialization Center
27 - Small Business Center and Incubator
28 - Blue Ridge Food Ventures
A-B Tech South
29 - South Building
Asheville Campus
1 - Thomas W. Simpson Administration Building
2 - K. Ray Bailey Student Services Building
3 - Balsam Computer Technology Center
4 - Birch Building
5 - Chestnut Building
6 - Dogwood Building
7 - Elm Building
8 - Ferguson Building
9 - Fernihurst
10 - Fernihurst Annex A & B
11 - Hemlock Building
12 - Holly Library
13 - Ivy Building
14 - J. Herbert Coman Student Activity Center
15 - Magnolia Hospitality Education Center
16 - Maple Building
17 - Maple Building Annex
18 - Poplar Building
19 - Rhododendron Building
20 - Smith-McDowell House Museum
21 - Sunnicrest
22 - Sycamore Building
23 - 93 Victoria Road
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Catalog of Courses
Day and Evening College
Volume 51
2013-2014
Main College Contact Information
828-398-7900 • 828-254-1921
www.abtech.edu
Asheville Campus
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-254-1921
Fax: 828-251-6355
Campus Police and Security:
828-279-3166
Enka Site
1459 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
Phone: 828-398-7802
Fax: 828-281-9842
Governed by: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asheville-Buncombe Technical
Community College.
Recognized and approved by:
• North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
• N.C. State Approving Agency for the Use of Veterans Military and Educational Benefits
Specific Program Accreditation/Certification (Contact information for each of the accrediting agencies is located in the
respective program descriptions):
Automotive Systems Technology Accreditation
The Automotive Systems Technology associate degree program has received certification by the National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation (NATEF) and is accredited by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). All eight areas
meet the strict industry standards required for the training of automobile technicians. This is the highest level of achievement
recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE).
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Accreditation
The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Train-ing
Standards Commission.
Baking & Pastry Arts Program and Culinary Arts Technology Program Accreditation
The Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary
Federation Education Foundation.
Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs Accreditation
The Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs are accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA).
Madison Site
4646 U.S. Hwy. 25-70
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-649-2947
Fax: 828-281-9859
South Site
303B Airport Road
Arden, NC 28704
828-398-7716
Campus Police and Security:
828-301-7150
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Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Associate and Early Childhood/School Age programs are accredited by the National Association for the Edu-cation
of Young Children (NAEYC).
Medical Assisting Program Accreditation
The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the
recommendation of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Medical Lab Technology Program and Phlebotomy Program Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
The Phlebotomy program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Medical Sonography Program Accreditation
The Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon
the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Ophthalmic Assisting Program (Continuing Education)
The Ophthalmic Assisting Program, ofered through Continuing Education, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP).
Radiography Program Accreditation
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Surgical Technology Program Accreditation
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAA-HEP)
upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(ARC-STSA).
Veterinary Medical Technology
The Veterinary Medical Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on
Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
Cosmetology, Cosmetology Instructor, Esthetics Technology and Manicuring/Nail Technology
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
Emergency Medical Science
North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services
Information Systems Security
National Security Agency, National Information Assurance Education and Training Program
Nursing
North Carolina Board of Nursing
For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information
on federally-designated gainful employment programs, visit abtech.edu/gainful-employment.
Catalog changes:
The oficial and most current version of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College catalog is posted on the College website at abtech.edu. Neither the online
version nor the print version of the catalog should be considered a contract between Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the student. Adjustments in
program or course content, sequence, schedule, and faculty may be made as necessary. A minimum enrollment may be required to ofer a course or continue a program.
Charges for tuition and fees are subject to change. The College Calendar dates or events may change because of inclement weather or for other reasons.
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Contents
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. 1
Curriculum Programs. 7
Directory of College Services and Offices. 10
College Calendar 2013–2014. 13
Fall Semester – 2013. . 13
Spring Semester – 2014 . 14
Summer Session – 2014. . 15
Summary of Performance Measures 2012 Report. 16
Site Locator Map. 17
Enka Site Facilities Map. 17
Organization. 18
History. . 18
Administration . 18
Curricula. . 18
Campus Facilities. . 19
College Foundation. . 19
Current Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Location. . 19
College Vision, Mission and Values. . 19
Non-Discrimination Policy. . 20
Individuals with Disabilities. . 20
Individuals with Communicable Diseases. . 20
Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy. . 20
Economic & Workforce Development/
Continuing Education. 21
Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Course Repetition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programs. . 21
Community Enrichment Programs . 23
Emergency Services Programs. . 22
Workforce Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Economic & Workforce Development. . 23
Business Development, Incubation,
and Small Business Center. 23
General Admission. 24
Admissions Policy. . 24
Admissions Procedure. . 24
Concurrent High School Enrollment . 26
New Student Orientation. . 26
Competitive & Limited Admission Programs. . 26
Placement Testing. . 27
Test Preparation & Re-Testing Procedure. . 27
A-B Tech ID Cards. . 27
Transfer, Credit-by-Exam, Articulated,
and Advanced Placement Credit . 28
International Applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tuition. . 29
Tuition and Expenses. 29
North Carolina Residency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Computer Use and Technology Fee . 30
Printing Fees. . 30
Consumable Supply Fee. . 30
Student Insurance. . 30
Transcript Fee. . 30
Additional Costs. . 30
Tuition and Fees Refunds. . 30
Tuition Refund Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Student Rights and Responsibilities . 31
Code of Student Conduct. . 31
Student Due Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Student Due Process Flow Chart . 34
Code of Classroom Conduct. . 35
Student Complaints. . 35
Privacy of Student Records. . 38
Academic Procedures. 39
Classification of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Class Attendance. . 40
Prerequisites and Corequisites. . 40
Course Substitutions. . 41
Introduction to College Courses for
Degree-Seeking Students . 41
Schedule Adjustments. . 41
Final Examinations. . 41
Auditing Courses. . 41
Course Repetition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Grading System. . 42
Transcript Codes . 43
Quality Points. . 43
Independent Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Maximum Course Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cooperative Education. . 44
Standards for Academic Progress. . 44
Academic Fresh Start. . 45
Honors and Achievements. . 45
Requirements and Graduation Requirements. . 46
Transfer of Credit to Other Institutions. . 46
Student Support Services . 47
Counseling Services and the Career Center. . 47
Academic Advising. . 47
Services to Students with Disabilities. . 47
Developmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Completion of Mathematics Sequence. . 49
Academic Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
The Writing Center. . 49
Student Services for Distance Learners. . 49
Financial Aid. . 50
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
for Financial Aid Recipients. . 51
Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Information . 54
Scholarships. . 54
Education Tax Credits. . 54
Veterans’ Educational Benefits. . 55
Other Regulations. 55
Intellectual Property. . 55
Tobacco Free Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Parking Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. . 55
Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment. . 56
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A-B Tech Campus Police and Security Department . 58
Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Procedures. . 59
No Weapons On Campus Policy. . 60
Other College Services and Information. 60
College Services . 60
General Education for AAS Degrees. 62
Allied Health and Public Service. 63
Dental Assisting. . 64
Dental Hygiene. . 65
Early Childhood Associate. . 66
Early Childhood/School-Age Education. . 68
Human Services Technology. . 69
Medical Assisting . 71
Medical Laboratory Technology. . 73
Medical Sonography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Nursing . 74
Pharmacy Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Phlebotomy. . 78
Radiography. . 78
Surgical Technology. . 79
Surgical Technology Bridge Program . 80
Veterinary Medical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Business and Hospitality Education. 83
Accounting. . 84
Baking and Pastry Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation. . 86
Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Computer Information Technology. . 88
Cosmetology. . 91
Culinary Arts. . 93
Cyber Crime Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Digital Media Technology. . 94
Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Esthetics Technology . 97
Foodservice Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Healthcare Business Informatics. . 98
Hospitality Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Human Resources Management . 101
Information Systems Security. . 102
Manicuring/Nail Technology. . 103
Marketing and Retailing. . 103
Medical Office Administration. . 104
Medical Transcription. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Networking Technology. . 106
Office Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Therapeutic Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Web Technologies. . 111
Emergency Services. 116
Basic Law Enforcement Training . 117
Criminal Justice Technology. . 118
Emergency Medical Science. . 120
Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program. . 121
Fire Protection Technology . 121
Engineering and Applied Technology. 123
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology. . 124
Automotive Systems Technology . 125
Computer-Aided Drafting Technology. . 128
Computer Engineering Technology. . 129
Computer-Integrated Machining Technology. . 130
Construction Management Technology. . 132
Diesel and Heavy Eqiuipment Technology. . 134
Electrical Systems Technology. . 135
Electronics Engineering Technology . 137
Industrial Systems Technology. . 138
Mechanical Engineering Technology. . 140
Sustainability Technologies. . 141
Welding Technology. . 142
Arts and Sciences. 144
Curriculum Requirements for the
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree (A10100) . 145
Curriculum Requirements for the
Transfer Core Diploma in Arts (D10100). . 149
Curriculum Requirements for the
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree (A10400). . 150
Curriculum Requirements for the
Transfer Core Diploma in Science (D10400) . 153
Curriculum Requirements for the
Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree. . 154
Pre-major Articulation Agreements. . 164
General Occupational Technology (A55280). . 155
Course Descriptions. 156
Administration, Faculty, and Staff . 244
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Curriculum Programs
Program Credential Schedule
Accounting A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Accounting Level I Certificate Day
Accounting Level II Certificate Day
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma Day/Evening
Basic Certificate Day/Evening
Intermediate Certificate Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology Diploma Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate I Certificate Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate II Certificate Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate III Certificate Day/Evening
Baking and Pastry Arts A.A.S. Degree Day
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate Day/Evening
Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation (pending state approval) A.A.S. Degree Day
Business Administration A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Business Administration Diploma Day/Evening
College Transfer
Associate in Arts A.A. Degree Day/Evening
Transfer Core Diploma in Arts A.A. Diploma Day/Evening
Associate in Science A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Transfer Core Diploma in Science A.S. Diploma Day/Evening
Computer-Aided Drafting Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate Evening
Architectural Drafting Certificate Evening
Landscape Architecture Drafting Certificate Evening
Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
PC and Network Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening
Computer Information Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
GIS Fundamentals Certificate Day/Evening
Microcomputer Applications Certificate Day/Evening
PC Installation and Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening
Computer Basics Certificate Day/Evening
Computer Integrated Machining Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Machining Technology Diploma Day/Evening
Basic Machining Certificate Day/Evening
CNC Programming Certificate Day/Evening
Advanced CNC Programming Certificate Day/Evening
Fundamentals of Metal Certificate Day/Evening
Construction Management Technology A.A.S. Degree Evening
Building Construction Science Diploma Evening
Construction Management Technology Certificate Evening
Basic Construction and Millwork Certificate Evening
Cosmetology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Cosmetology Diploma Day/Evening
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate Day
Criminal Justice Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Courts and the Law Certificate Day/Evening
Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes Certificate Day/Evening
Criminal Justice & Special Populations Certificate Day/Evening
Criminal Justice Administration & Management Certificate Day/Evening
Essential Police Operations Certificate Day/Evening
System of Criminal Justice Certificate Day/Evening
Culinary Arts A.A.S. Degree Day
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Cyber Crime Technology A.A.S. Degree* Day/Evening
*Offered in collaboration with Catawba Valley Community College
Dental Assisting Diploma Day
Dental Hygiene A.A.S. Degree Day
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology A.A.S. Degree Evening
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Diploma Day
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Day
Digital Media Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Digital Video Certificate Day/Evening
Interactive Multimedia Certificate Day/Evening
Early Childhood Associate A.A.S. Degree Day
Early Childhood/School-Age Education A.A.S. Degree Day
Early Childhood Certificate Day/Evening
Infant/Toddler Care Certificate Day/Evening
Special Education Certificate Day/Evening
Electrical Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Electrical Systems Technology Diploma Evening
Building Automation & Controls Certificate Day/Evening
Electrical Wiring Certificate Day/Evening
Instrumentation and Control Certificate Day/Evening
Electronics Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Emergency Medical Science A.A.S. Degree Day
Emergency Medical Science Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day
Entrepreneurship A.A.S. Degree Day
Entrepreneurship Certificate Day
Esthetics Technology Certificate Day/Evening
Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Fire Protection Technology Certificate Day/Evening
Food Service Technology Diploma Day
General Occupational Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
General Occupational Technology Diploma Day/Evening
Healthcare Business Informatics A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Hospitality Management A.A.S. Degree Day
Leadership in Hospitality Certificate Day
Human Resources Management A.A.S. Degree Evening
Human Resources Management Certificate Evening
Human Services Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Certificate Day
Industrial Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Industrial Mechatronics Diploma Day
Basic Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening
Metal Fabrication Certificate Day/Evening
Information Systems Security A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
CNSS 4011/4013 Certificate Day/Evening
Manicuring/Nail Technology Certificate Day/Evening
Marketing and Retailing A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Retail Marketing Certificate Day/Evening
Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Plastic Injection Molding Certificate Day/Evening
Mechanical Drafting Certificate Day/Evening
Automation & Robotics Certificate Day/Evening
Program Credential Schedule
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Medical Assisting A.A.S. Degree Day
Medical Laboratory Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Medical Ofice Administration A.A.S. Degree Day
Medical Office Administration Diploma Day/Evening
Medical Coding Certificate Day/Evening
Medical Sonography A.A.S. Degree Day
Medical Transcription Diploma Day/Evening
Networking Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
CCNA Preparation Certificate Day/Evening
Systems Administration Certificate Day/Evening
Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening/Weekend
Associate Degree Nursing Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening/Weekend
Associate Degree Nursing RIBN Option A.A.S. Degree* Day/Evening/Weekend
* Dual Enrollment option with Western Carolina University
Practical Nursing Diploma Day/Evening
Ofice Administration A.A.S. Degree Day
Office Administration Diploma Day
Ofice Management Certificate Day/Evening
Word Processing/Desktop Publishing Certificate Day/Evening
Pharmacy Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Pharmacy Technology Diploma Day
Phlebotomy Certificate Day
Radiography A.A.S. Degree Day
Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Surgical Technology Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day
Sustainability Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Therapeutic Massage A.A.S. Degree Day
Therapeutic Massage Diploma Day/Evening
Veterinary Medical Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Web Technologies A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Mobile Development Diploma Day/Evening
Database Management Certificate Day/Evening
Geospatial Database and Web Certificate Day/Evening
Mobile Web Application Developer Certificate Day/Evening
Web Designer Certificate Day/Evening
Web Programmer: Level 1 Certificate Day/Evening
Web Programmer: Level 2 Certificate Day/Evening
Welding Technology A.A.S Degree Day
Welding Technology Diploma Day
Welding Technology - Basic Welding I Certificate Evening
Program Credential Schedule
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Directory of College Services and Offices
Academic Success. . Dean
Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7191
Academic Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7228
Basic Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Hemlock Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7488
Developmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair
Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7885
Academic Related Instruction (ACA 115) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair
Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7649
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7307
Service Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7573
Business and Finance. . Vice President/CFO
Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7111
Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7200
Business Development, Incubation, and Small Business Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
Center for Business and Technology Incubation, Enka Site, 398-7851
Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
93 Victoria , Asheville Campus, 398-7390
Campus Police and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief of Police and Security
Chestnut Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7870
Early Education Center (Childcare Center). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Poplar Building, Asheville Campus, 251-5111
Entrepreneurial and Educational Development Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strategic Business Development Officer
Center for Business and Technology Incubation, Enka Site, 398-7439
Parking Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Desk
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520
Plant Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Plant Operations
Chestnut Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7482
Tuition, Payments, Refunds (Access Card), Student Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business Office
93 Victoria, Asheville Campus, 398-7152, 398-7156, 398-7155
College Advancement
A-B Tech Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7176
Alumni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7171
Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7562
Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7567
All telephone listings begin with 828 area code.
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College Services & Information
Job Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JobLink Center
Maple Building, Asheville Campus, 250-4761
Ramsey Building, Madison Site, 649-2577
Mountain Tech Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager
Magnolia Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7248
News, Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Community Relations and Marketing
Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7117
Curriculum Programs. . Vice President, Instructional Services
Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7633
Allied Health and Public Service Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Rhododendron Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7250
Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Elm Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7650
Business and Hospitality Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Birch Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7286
Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Campus, 398-7353
Engineering and Applied Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Dogwood Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7220
Instructional Support and Online Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director
Holly Library, Asheville Campus, 398-7511
Madison Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Ramsey Building, Marshall, NC, 398-7701
A-B Tech South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
303B Airport Road, Arden, NC, 398-7716
Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education. . Senior Executive Director
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7937
Community Enrichment Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Hemlock Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7134
Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7353
Workforce Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7936
Economic & Workforce Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7923
Human Resources & Organizational Development . Vice President
Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7113
ADA Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Human Resources
Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7170
Campus Volunteers and Interns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7761
Organizational and Professional Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Training Design and Support Specialists
Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7180 / 398-7178
Information Systems Technology. . Vice President/CIO
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7929
Help Desk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technicians
Holly Library, Asheville Campus, 398-7550
Center for Faculty Development and Assessment. . Associate Director
Elm Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7513
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Student Services. . Vice President, Student Services
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7146
Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admissions
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520
Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisors
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520
Career and College Promise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Recruitment and High School Partnerships
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7484
Childcare Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7143
Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counselors
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director – Support Services
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7581
Emergencies and Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398-7125 or 9-911
Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Grade Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Instructor
Graduation Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Intramurals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department Chair, Physical Education
Coman Student Activity Center, 398-7843
International Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator – Transfer and Distance Services
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7185
Student Academic Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Student Life and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Coman Student Activity Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Student I.D. Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campus Police and Security
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Student Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Transcript Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Transfer Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Transfer-to-Senior-Institution Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer Advising Center
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520
Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Instructor
Veterans’ Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7206
Visiting the Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrollment Services
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7578
Address correspondence to the appropriate office in care of:
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Tel: 828-254-1921 • 828-398-7900
Fax: 828-251-6355
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College Calendar 2013–2014
All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
For a full listing of College dates, visit abtech.edu/calendar
Fall Semester – 2013
Registration Begins April 22
Last Date to Pay for Regular Registration August 10, Noon
Last Date to Pay for Late Registration August 17, Noon
Classes Begin August 19
4-Week Minimester I August 19 – September 16
8-Week Minimester I August 19 – October 14
Student Activity Day August 29
Labor Day College Holiday (College Closed) August 31 - September 2
4-Week Minimester II September 17 – October 14
Professional Development Day (No Classes for Students) October 15
4-Week Minimester III October 16 – November 12
8-Week Minimester II October 16 – December 14
4-Week Minimester IV November 13 – December 14
Thanksgiving Student Holiday (No Classes for Students) November 27
Thanksgiving College Holiday (College Closed) November 28 - December 1
Student Activity Day December 6
Last Day of Class/Examinations December 14
Winter College Holidays (College Closed) December 21 – January 4
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Spring Semester –2014
Registration Begins November 4
Last Date to Pay for Regular Registration December 19, Noon
Last Date to Pay for Late Registration January 11, Noon
Classes Begin January 13
4-Week Minimester I January 13 – February 10
8-Week Minimester I January 13 – March 10
Martin Luther King Jr. Day College Holiday (College Closed) January 18 – January 20
4-Week Minimester II February 11 – March 10
4-Week Minimester III March 11 – April 14
8-Week Minimester II March 11 – May 12
Student Spring Break (No Classes for Students) March 17 – March 20
Spring College Holiday (College Closed) March 21 – March 23
4-Week Minimester IV April 15 – May 12
Student Activity Day April 22
Last Day of Class/Examinations May 12
Graduation May 17
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Summer Semester –2014
Registration Begins April 21
Last Date to Pay for Registration May 20, 5 p.m.
Classes Begin May 21
5-Week Minimester I May 21 – June 25
Memorial Day College Holiday (College Closed) May 24 – May 26
Student Summer Break June 26
5-Week Minimester II June 27 – August 1
Independence Day College Holiday (College Closed) July 4 - July 5
Last Day of Class/Examinations August 1
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Summary of Performance Measures
2012 Report
Performance Measure Standard
Met
A-B Tech Results
1. Passing Rates for Licensure and Certification Exams for
First-Time Test Takers
YES 95% aggregate passing rate
Standard: 80% aggregate passing rate
2. Performance of College Transfer Students YES 92% of college transfer students
had a GPA of 2.0 or above
Standard: 83% with a GPA of 2.0 or higher after two semesters
3. Passing Rates of Students in Developmental Courses YES 87% passing rate
Standard: 75% passing rate with a grade of “C” or better
4. Success of Developmental Students in
Subsequent College Courses
YES 89% passing rate
Standard: 80% of students who took developmental courses will pass the “gatekeeper” English and/or mathematics course
for which the developmental course serves as a prerequisite
5. Satisfaction of Completers and Non-Completers YES 97% satisfaction rate
Standard: 90% satisfied with the quality of college programs and services
6. Curriculum Student Retention, Graduation and Transfer YES 72% retention, graduation or
transfer rate
Standard: 65% of fall degree-seeking students will either re-enroll, transfer or graduate by the subsequent fall
7. Business/Industry Satisfaction with Services Provided YES 95% satisfaction rate
Standard: 90% of respondents will rate services provided as “very good” or “excellent”
For each measure met, the college may retain and carry forward into the next fiscal year one-fourth of one percent
(1/4 of 1%) of its final fiscal year General Fund appropriation. If a college meets all eight performance funding
measures, and:
1) achieves a 70% or greater passing rate on all licensure/certification exams and
2) its college transfer performance equals or exceeds the performance of native UNC students, it is classified as an
“Exceptional” institution and is eligible for additional funding, which is distributed equally among Exceptional colleges.
*Seven measures were reported by NCCCS in 2012 (Progress of Basic Skills Students was omitted).
“Exceptional” College Status
Must meet all of the above performance measures in addition to:
1a. Passing Rates for Licensure and Certification Exams for
First-Time Test Takers
YES All required exams achieved a 70%
minimum passing rate
Standard: 70% minimum passing rate for all exams
2a. Performance of College Transfer Students YES 92% of college transfer students had a
GPA of 2.0 or above
Standard: 88% equivalent to or greater than native UNC sophomores and juniors
Source: 2012 Critical Success Factors Report
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Site Locator Map
Site Facilities Maps
Madison Site
4646 U.S. Hwy. 25-70
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-649-2947
Enka Site
1459 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
Phone: 828-398-7801
Asheville Campus
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-254-1921
A-B Tech South
303B Airport Rd.
Arden, NC 28704
Phone: 828-254-1921
PL
Madison Site
Liston B. Ramsey
Building
A-B Tech South
PL
PL PL
Harvey L. Haynes Corporate
Technology Training
and Conference Center
Sand Hill Road
US 19-23
Center for Business and
Technology Incubation (CBTI)
Commercial
Kitchen
Administrative Offices (CBTI)
Economic and Workforce
Development/Continuing
Education Executives
Enka Site
U.S. 25/70
N.C. 213
Airport Rd.
Rutledge Rd.
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Asheville Campus
340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801
1 Thomas W. Simpson
Administration Building
2 K. Ray Bailey Student
Services Center
3 Balsam Computer
Technology Center
4 Birch Building
5 Chestnut Building
6 Coman Student
Activity Center
7 Dogwood Building
8 Elm Building
9 Ferguson Building
10 Fernihurst Building
11 Fernihurst Annex A & B
12 Hemlock Building
13 Holly Library
14 Ivy Building
15 Magnolia Building
16 Maple Building
17 Maple Annex
18 Poplar Building
19 Rhododendron Building
20 Smith-McDowell House
Museum
(Leased to WNC Historical Association)
21 Sunnicrest Building
22 Sycamore Building
23 93 Victoria Road
To Meadow Road
Victoria Road
Victoria Road
B3
B8
B7
B2
A1
PL
A3 A4
A9
A15
A12
A18
C1
C2
A16
A14
To Biltmore Avenue
See abtech.edu/maps for
programs and services located
in each building.
Evacuation Assembly Areas
EAA Shields: Parking lots
marked with this symbol are
designated areas in case of
an emergency.
Simpson: ________Lower A1
Bailey: _______________ B2
Balsam: _________ South B7
Birch: _ _________Lower B3
Dogwood: _______Lower B3
Sycamore: ___________ A9
Elm: ________________ A14
Rhododendron:
1st & 2nd Floor_ ______ B8
3rd & 4th Floor_______ B7
Holly Library:
1st Floor_ __________ A16
2nd Floor___________ A14
Ferguson: ____________ A3
Magnolia: ____________ A9
Coman: _____________ A15
Fernihurst: ___________ A4
Fernihurst Annex:_ _____ A9
Sunnicrest: Gravel lot behind
Maple: _____________ A12
Chestnut: ___________ A12
Smith McDowell: _ ____ A15
Hemlock: _A18 (Grassy area)
Ivy: _ ________________ C2
Poplar: _ _____________ C1
Madison Site
Front Parking Lot
Enka Site
Haynes: Grassy area, west _
end of bldg.
Tower: back parking south lot
SBC: East end parking lot
TCC/BRFV: Grassy area,
north side
Asheville Campus
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Organization
Organization
History
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has
served as the community’s premier technical educator
for many years. Originally funded by a bond election,
the institution was established on April 3, 1958 as the
Asheville Industrial Education Center, and began serv-ing
student September 1, 1959.
Following legislation creating the North Carolina Sys-tem
of Community Colleges that was enacted in 1963
by the General Assembly, the name was changed on
January 9, 1964 to Asheville-Buncombe Technical Insti-tute.
This legislation enabled the College to confer the
Associate in Applied Science degree for the first time
at graduation ceremonies in August 1964.
The Board of Trustees approved a third name change
to Asheville-Buncombe Technical College on August
6, 1979. A final name change occurred November 2,
1987 when the Board of Trustees approved Asheville-
Buncombe Technical Community College, an action
that became official when endorsed by the Buncombe
County Commissioners on November 3, 1987.
In October 1988, the College received approval to offer
associate degree programs. In September 1989, the Col-lege
enrolled its first class for the Associate in Science
degree. The Associate in Arts degree was first offered
during summer quarter 1990-91.
On January 18, 1990, A-B Tech officially opened a site
in Madison County. The College had served the county
out of temporary quarters at the Marshall Elementary
School since December 12, 1984.
By the fall term of 1997, the College had reengineered
all programs and converted to the semester system.
On October 23, 2000, BASF Corporation donated nearly
37 acres and three buildings to A-B Tech to establish a
satellite site in Enka that includes a Business Develop-ment
and Incubation Program, a Small Business Center,
pro bono professional services, a student incubation
program, a technology training and conference center,
a bio-business center, an institute for sustainability and
technology, and a commercial kitchen.
On November 8, 2011, voters approved a quarter of
one cent sales tax increase to fund a $129 million con-struction
campaign to provide 21st century facilities to
train students for 21st century jobs.
The college opened A-B Tech South in 2013, offering
Curriculum and Continuing Education classes.
Administration
The College was initially administered by the Asheville
City Board of Education. Following the establishment
of the North Carolina System of Community Colleges,
control passed to an independent board of trustees.
From the beginning, prominent Asheville and Bun-combe
County business and community leaders have
helped to guide the College. In addition, each academic
program has an advisory committee made up of local
professionals. Several hundred local citizens provide
guidance for the educational programs of the College.
Curricula
The first program offered by the College was Practical
Nursing. Electronics Engineering Technology and the
Machinist programs were started in 1960. These three
curricula are still offered along with many other career
and college transfer programs.
The College offers the Associate in Arts, the Associate
in Science, the Associate in Fine Arts, and the Associate
in Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
The Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and As-sociate
in Fine Arts degree programs are offered in
the Division of Arts and Sciences. All career curricula
and courses are offered through four divisions: Allied
Health and Public Service Education, Business and
Hospitality Education, Emergency Services and Engi-neering
and Applied Technology.
Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Edu-cation
courses are generally offered on demand, with
sufficient enrollment. The Division of Economic &
Workforce Development/Continuing Education offers
short-term workforce training options for business,
industry and the general public. Courses in healthcare,
business, hospitality, technology, industry, trades and
employability skills are available. Training can be cus-tomized
to meet the unique needs of small, mid-sized,
and large businesses and can be tailored for delivery
on demand. Community enrichment classes, such as
art, languages and practical skills, are offered year
round at each campus location throughout the Col-lege’s
service area.
Curriculum courses are usually offered on planned
schedules in both the day and evening/weekend pro-grams.
Many curriculum classes are also offered in
clusters for unclassified students.
Both curriculum and Economic & Workforce Develop-ment/
Continuing Education programs are supported
through the activities of the GED program, Develop-mental
Studies, the Academic Learning Center, and
Holly Library. Classes meet on campus and at various
off-campus sites. Course requirements are the same
without regard to meeting times, formats, or locations.
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Campus Facilities
On March 15, 1961 the Industrial Education Center
moved into two new buildings off Victoria Road in
Asheville. Over the years, the Board of Trustees has
acquired land that today totals 144 acres.
Located on the Asheville Campus is the Smith-McDowell
House, the oldest brick house in Buncombe County,
which is leased to the Western North Carolina Historical
Association.
On January 18, 1990 the College established a site
in Madison County. The satellite operation provides
adult education and college credit courses for the
people of Madison County.
Over the years, a combination of special funding has
provided for campus expansion. Since 1985, the North
Carolina General Assembly has approved $5 million in
special legislation for campus construction.
Since 1987, Buncombe County voters have approved
$13.5 million in bonds to be used for campus additions
and renovations. In statewide bond referendums,
voters approved $5 million in 1993 and $14 million in
2000 for capital projects at A-B Tech.
Buncombe County Commissioners purchased property
for A-B Tech belonging to St. Genevieve Gibbons Hall,
a private school that merged with Asheville Country
Day School to form Carolina Day School. The Board
of Trustees acquired the title to these 12.77 acres and
four buildings on September 23, 1987. In 1990, the
Commissioners purchased 16.75 acres contiguous to
the west boundaries of the campus. This purchase
included Sunnicrest, the only remaining lodge
constructed by George Vanderbilt. The lodge has been
renovated to house College offices.
On October 21, 1987, A-B Tech in cooperation with
Buncombe Child Development opened a Child Care
Center, which offers day service to students and
faculty.
On October 23, 2000, BASF Corporation donated
nearly 37 acres and three buildings to A-B Tech
to establish a satellite site in Enka that includes a
Business Development and Incubation Program, a Small
Business Center, pro bono professional services, a
student incubation program, a technology training and
conference center, a bio-business center, an institute
for sustainability and technology, and a commercial
kitchen.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical
Community College Foundation
The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Foundation was established in 1996 as a separate
501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Its sole purpose
is to provide financial support for the students and
programs of A-B Tech. The A-B Tech Foundation
meets critical needs that cannot be addressed in the
College’s normal operating budget. All gifts are tax
deductible as allowed by law.
Current Status
A-B Tech, with strong local support, has grown in
facilities and land acquisition, in enrollment, in
curricula, and in expanded services to the community.
The College has the largest total headcount enrollment
of any institution of higher education in Western North
Carolina, serving more than 27,000 students annually.
Location
The Asheville campus is located on Victoria Road in
Asheville, North Carolina, a city repeatedly named one
of the most livable towns in America. Situated near
major interstates and on local bus routes, the College
is convenient to the citizens it serves.
The Madison Site is located in Marshall, NC. The Enka
Site is located in the Enka community near Asheville, NC.
The South Site is located in the Arden community near
Asheville, NC.
College Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
Locally Committed • Regionally Dynamic • World-Class Focused
Mission
A-B Tech inspires, nurtures and empowers students and the
community toward a better quality of life through progressive
teaching, bold innovation and supportive collaboration.
Values
A-B Tech’s core beliefs guide behaviors, decisions and
interactions toward accomplishing the mission and achieving
the vision. A-B Tech is dedicated to student and community
success through:
Excellence: To practice the highest levels of professionalism
and performance in providing a quality education for our
diverse community. We commit to superior personal, academic
and professional standards as we strive for distinction in all
aspects of our learning and work.
Learning: To foster a love of learning and to empower
individuals to succeed in our local and global community. To
be the #1 resource for college and career readiness, transfer
education, enrichment, workforce development and life-long
learning.
Supportive Environment: To create a safe, nurturing,
appreciative, compassionate atmosphere of mutual respect and
collaborative partnerships among all individuals.
Innovation: To actively seek creative solutions and cutting-edge
initiatives that lead to best practices.
Inclusiveness: To embrace the diversity of cultures, ideas,
wisdom and points of view that makes people unique and
adds quality to our lives and vitality to the College.
Continuous Improvement: To continually assess the
effectiveness of our programs, services and processes to
assure that we are doing our best every day and that over
time our best gets better.
Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Education
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Organization
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Board of Trustees and the administration of
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
are fully committed to encouraging and sustaining
a learning and work environment that is free from
prohibited discrimination. The College does not
practice or condone discrimination on the grounds
of race, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy,
disability, age, veterans’ status or genetic information
in the administration of its employment policies,
educational policies, admission policies, scholarship
and loan programs or other school-administered
programs.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of
Title IX, the ADA, and other Federal non-discrimination
legislation to Asheville-Buncombe Technical
Community College should be referred to:
Applicants or current employees:
Director of Human Resources/ADA Coordinator
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
398-7170
Prospective or current students:
Disability Services Office
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
398-7141, 398-7581, or 398-7587
Internet and Campus Network
Acceptable Use Policy
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
provides campus network and computing facilities
including Internet access for the use of faculty, staff,
students, and other authorized individuals in support
of the research, educational, and administrative
purposes of the College.
The College has extensive information technology
resources and systems available for both instruction
and administrative applications. Faculty, staff, and
students are encouraged to become familiar with
College technology resources and systems and to
use them on a regular basis. Users are expected to
exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using
these resources and to adhere to the following
guidelines:
1. The Internet and associated resources contain a
wide variety of material and information. Informa-tion
available on the Internet is not generated or
selected by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Com-munity
College. The College is not responsible for
the accuracy or quality of the information obtained
through or stored on the campus network.
2. The creation, display, or transmittal of illegal, mali-cious,
or obscene material is prohibited.
3. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
will not be liable for the actions of anyone connect-ing
to the Internet through College facilities. All
users shall assume full liability (legal, financial, or
otherwise) for their actions.
4. The user is responsible for complying with laws
protecting software or other accessed information.
Downloading programs and files may violate United
States copyright laws that protect information and
software. Although the Internet provides easy ac-cess
to software distributed by companies on a trial
basis, this does not mean that the software is free
or that it may be distributed freely. All files down-loaded
from a source external to the campus must
be scanned for viruses.
5. Because of the insecure nature of transmitting files
electronically, no right of privacy exists with regard to
email, Internet sessions, or electronic file storage and
transmission. When sending or forwarding email over
the campus network or the Internet, users shall iden-tify
themselves clearly and accurately. Anonymous or
pseudonymous posting is expressly forbidden.
Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities (as defined in the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, “ADA”)
wishing to make a request for reasonable
accommodation, auxiliary communication aids or
services, or materials in alternative accessible formats
should contact the Disability Services Counselor in the
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. A person who
wishes to file a complaint of alleged discrimination on
the basis of disability should contact the Director of
Human Resources listed above.
Communicable Disease and
Occupational Exposure to Blood-borne
Pathogens
A-B Tech Community College shall not exclude
individuals with communicable diseases unless a
determination is made that the individual presents a
health risk to himself or others. It is the policy of the
College to consider the educational or employment
status of those with a communicable disease on an
individual basis based on the program of study or
work assignment. It is the policy of the College to
comply with federal regulations and state statutes
regarding blood-borne pathogens as set forth in the
Federal Register, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030, and the North
Carolina Administrative Code, 10A NCAC 41A, by
attempting to limit/prevent occupational exposure
of employees to blood or other potentially infectious
bodily fluids and materials that may transmit blood-borne
pathogens and lead to disease or death.
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6. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
computing and telephone facilities maintain usage
statistics in archived log files for the purpose of moni-toring
system performance and usage patterns. Users
must not perform tasks they would not want logged.
7. College employees may make reasonable personal
use of the campus network, email, and the Internet
as long as the direct measurable cost to the public
is none or is negligible, and there is no negative im-pact
on employee’s performance of duties.
8. All users of the Internet by way of College facilities
must comply with all relevant policies and proce-dures
of the College.
9. Use of the Internet for commercial gain or profit is
not allowed from a College site.
Failure to comply with any of these provisions will
result in disciplinary action as provided for under the
disciplinary policies and procedures of the College.
A-B Tech provides access to the Internet by way of
the State of North Carolina Wide Area Network. As
such, all users are subject to the governing policies
established by the North Carolina State Chief
Information Officer in addition to the above A-B Tech
Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy.
The current policy governing use of the North Carolina
Wide Area Network and the Internet can be reviewed
at: www.scio.state.nc.us/sitPolicies.asp.
The Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing
Education Division offers classes and training to
support the economic development and lifelong
learning of the community and its citizens. Needs
for higher academic education, employment
skills, job training and retraining, personal growth
and development, and business and economic
development are continually identified through a
variety of assessments.
Different instructional approaches are offered to
meet community needs such as traditional classroom
instruction, individualized instruction, computer-assisted
learning, community-based learning
centers, on-site classes and training for business
and industry, and apprenticeships. Assessment and
training consultation is also available for individuals,
businesses, industries, and public and private sector
agencies.
The educational offerings of the Economic &
Workforce Development/Continuing Education
Division are built on the concept of lifelong learning.
Classes and training are provided in different formats,
at a variety of times, and at locations where the needs
of students can conveniently be met.
Some programs are coordinated with the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) or the Work First programs of
other agencies. These and other similar programs
represent joint efforts to bring education and training
services to the community.
Training and course work may earn Continuing
Education Unit (CEU) credit applicable to certain
professions.
The Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing
Education Division provides programs for adults age
Economic & Workforce Development/
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18 or older. Minors, ages 16 and 17, can enroll for some
classes with special permission and if space allows.
Costs
Costs for Economic & Workforce Development/
Continuing Education classes vary. Fees may be
charged for books, materials, supplies, and accident
insurance. For some classes, North Carolina residents
ages 65 or older are exempt from registration fees.
Course Repetition
There is a limit to the number of times a student
may enroll in a particular Economic & Workforce
Development/Continuing Education class. The Course
Repetition policy guides enrollment in selected types of
classes.
Certain workforce training courses may not be taken
more than twice within a five-year period without
the student paying the full cost of the course as
determined by the College. Students may repeat
certain courses more than once if the repetitions are
required for certification, licensure, or recertification.
Programs
Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing
Education needs are addressed in four primary
areas:
1. Community Enrichment
2. Emergency Services
3. Workforce Training
4. Economic & Workforce Development
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Community Enrichment Programs
Community Enrichment Programs provide courses,
seminars and activities that contribute to the
community’s overall cultural, civic, and intellectual
growth. Courses are designed to assist adults in the
development of new skills, or upgrading of existing
ones. With hundreds of classes and events every
year, these programs provide lifelong learning
opportunities to community members of Buncombe
and Madison counties. The Program offers a variety
of art classes, from culinary arts to visual arts. The
language component includes French, Italian, German,
Spanish, and American Sign Language. Recreation,
Music, Dance and Film classes such as fly fishing, yoga,
contemporary dance, film appreciation and acting as
well as Financial Wellness classes attract thousands
of adult learners to the campus each year. Home and
Garden classes such as backyard chickens, residential
landscaping, upholstery, sewing and quilting add
to the diversity of the courses offered. The Blue
Ridge Heritage Travel Series offers a unique learning
experience through day-trips exploring Western North
Carolina’s most hidden treasures.
Emergency Services Programs
Emergency Services Programs- were created to
establish a single point of contact for students, College
personnel, and the community in the fields of fire
services, law enforcement, and emergency medical
services. These programs provide training in both
curriculum and continuing education. A significant
number of these courses are offered to meet licensure
or certification requirements for employment in fire
and rescue, criminal justice and law enforcement,
and emergency medical services. Emergency Services
Programs also offer numerous specialized classes
that meet qualifications and standards required by
governing agencies.
Workforce Programs
Workforce Programs provide education and training
for individuals to prepare for new or different
employment and to upgrade the skills of individuals
in their current employment. These opportunities are
available through single courses or a series of courses
specifically designed for an occupation. A significant
number of these courses are offered to meet licensure
or certification requirements. Offerings include
programs for many occupational areas including:
computer training, health occupations, and technical
and industrial training. Employability skills and life
success skills are provided by Human Resources
Development.
Business Solutions & Computer Training Department
provides hundreds of offerings each year. A-B Tech
works to meet the needs of those in the marketplace
who want to master emerging technologies, gain the
professional certifications that allow them to advance
in their professions, or enter a field that promises
continued growth. For administrative, technical,
customer service and professional workers alike,
computer skills are a constant. A-B Tech’s programs
provide training in a variety of disciplines to help
North Carolina’s workforce grow and learn. From basic
courses to intensive professional programs, A-B Tech
provides critical and thorough instruction in areas of
software, hardware, and peripherals. Designed for both
beginning students and professionals seeking to update
their skills, A-B Tech courses and programs cover
such timely subjects as administrative and financial
software, relational database technology, software-specific
training programs, and operating systems.
Courses are offered in traditional instructor-led, online,
and hybrid formats.
Health Services Programs include training in
healthcare professions such as Nurse Aide I, Nurse
Aide II, Medication Aide, MEPAP Activity Professional,
Ophthalmic Assisting, and Dental Radiology. Students
successfully completing the Nurse Aide I program and
state exam will appear on the North Carolina state
registry for Nursing Assistants. Additional courses are
offered to professionals for CEUs in the fields of dental
hygiene and veterinary technology.
Human Resources Development (HRD) Program
provides short-term, pre-vocational training and
counseling designed to help unemployed and
underemployed adults successfully enter the
workforce with additional education. Instruction
focuses on the following topics:
• Career assessment
• Development of a positive self-concept
• Development of employability skills
• Development of communication skills
• Development of problem-solving skills
• Awareness of the impact of information technology
in the workplace
Occupational & Skilled Trades Programs provide
education and training for individuals to prepare
for new or different employment in industrial or
technically challenging fields and to upgrade the skills
of individuals in their current employment. These
opportunities are available through single courses
or a series of courses specifically designed for a
business, industrial, or technical occupation. Some
of these courses are offered as apprenticeships or
to meet certification requirements for employment
in careers such as electrical journeymen, building,
electrical, mechanical inspection and code updates.
Additional course offerings include blacksmithing,
cabinetmaking, carpentry, substitute teacher training
and welding. Classroom and hands-on training in the
sustainability arena are also a significant focus.
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Economic & Workforce Development
The Department of Economic & Workforce
Development provides customized training and
services that support local business and industry. The
Department links the College to the associated efforts
of local, regional, and state agencies for economic and
workforce development. The College partners with
businesses of all sizes and types to offer workforce
training solutions to strengthen the skill sets of
employees and build opportunities for advancement.
Customized Training (CTP) is a specialized program
supporting the economic development efforts
of the State by providing education and training
opportunities for eligible businesses and industries.
The program was developed in recognition of the fact
that one of the most important factors for a business
or industry considering locating, expanding, or
remaining in North Carolina is the ability of the State
to ensure the presence of a well-trained workforce.
The program is designed to react quickly to the needs
of businesses and to respect the confidential nature of
proprietary processes and information within those
businesses.
Business Development and Incubation is a model that
allows entrepreneurs a “jump start” for their business
and involves a dynamic process that provides
physical space, virtual programming, consulting and
technical assistance, access to business services and
equipment, technology support, guidance in obtaining
financing, conference rooms with videoconferencing
feature and computers, etc.
Business Development, Incubation,
and Small Business Center
The Small Business Center (SBC) provides free one-on-one
counseling and advising services to existing and
potential small business owners. In addition, a variety
of seminars and special events are sponsored.
Those businesses and industries eligible for support
through the Customized Training Program include
manufacturing, technology intensive (i.e., information
technology, life sciences), regional or national
warehousing and distribution centers, customer
support centers, air courier services, national
headquarters with operations outside North Carolina,
and civil service employees providing technical
support to United States military installations located
in North Carolina.
Examples of training opportunities include:
• Blueprint Reading
• Machining, Manufacturing, Braising, Soldering, and
Welding
• Forklift Operation and Safety
• CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen
• Customer Service
• Leadership Development
• OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards
• Six Sigma, Lean, and APICS
• Building Operator Certification
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Admissions and Student Information
General Admission
Admissions Policy
1. A-B Tech is an open-door institution, which ac-cepts
all applicants who have graduated from high
school, hold a GED or adult high school diploma,
are at least 18 years of age or older, are emanci-pated
minors, or dual enrollment students.
2. Some programs in the Allied Health and Public
Services Division are selective and typically re-quire
the high school credential. Admission to
these programs is competitive.
3. Undocumented immigrants are eligible for admis-sion
based on the qualifications and limitations
listed below:
a. Attended and graduated from a United
States public high school, private high
school, home school and/or adult high
school that operates in compliance with
state or local laws.
b. Must be charged out-of-state tuition and
are not considered a North Carolina resi-dent
for tuition purposes.
c. Will be counseled that federal and state
laws prohibit states from granting pro-fessional
licenses to undocumented stu-dents.
d. Students lawfully present in the United
States shall have priority over any un-documented
immigrant in any program of
study when capacity limitations exist.
e. Must comply with all federal and state
laws concerning financial aid.
4. The College will refuse admission to any applicant
when it is deemed necessary to protect the safety
of the applicant or other individuals. When mak-ing
this safety determination, the College shall
refuse admission to an applicant only when there
is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat
to the applicant or other individuals. In this case,
the College shall document the following:
a. Detailed facts supporting the rationale for
denying admission.
b. The time period within which the refusal to
admit shall be applicable and the supporting
rationale for the designated time period.
c. The condition upon which the applicant that
is refused would be eligible to be admitted.
5. The College shall implement an appeals process
for applicants denied admission pursuant to this
policy.
Admissions Procedure
1. Submit an application for admission to the College.
Applications are available online at abtech.edu or in
paper format in the Bailey Student Services Center.
The preferred method of submission is electronic.
2. Upon receipt of a completed College Foundation of
North Carolina (CFNC) application for admission,
staff verifies all data for the applicant in the student
file in the NCCCS Colleague computer system.
Applicants select their program(s) of choice
from available academic programs on the CFNC
application that are not competitive or limited
admission. Students may not register within
programs for which they do not meet placement or
program prerequisites.
3. Inactive students, who have not attended for two
consecutive semesters, excluding summer, will
be reverted to the unclassified status, unless they
otherwise indicate a program of choice.
4. An electronic file is made for each applicant and all
additional supporting documents are linked to this
file.
5. Students who want to declare an academic program
(classified students) must do the following:
a. Submit transcripts from other colleges attended
if transfer credit is desired. Applicants with
prior college credit may not need to take the
placement assessment.
OR
b. Submit satisfactory SAT or ACT test results (if
less than three years old).
OR
c. Take the Accuplacer computerized placement
test or submit placement test scores for
Accuplacer from testing at another college.
Students who have earned college credit
that is three (3) years or older are strongly
recommended to take the Accuplacer placement
test at A-B Tech.
OR
d. Submit Compass and/or Asset scores from
testing at another college
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e. Meet with the faculty, program, or transfer
advisor for course selection and program
assistance. General Occupational Technology
students must meet with Bailey academic
advisors for course selection and program
assistance.
f. Register and pay at designated time.
6. New unclassified (non-degree or non-diploma
seeking) applicants will:
a. Complete Accuplacer computerized placement
test, if needed. Placement will be required for
applicants who plan to enroll in English and
mathematics classes or in classes for which
English or math prerequisites exist.
OR
b. Bring in satisfactory SAT or ACT test reports
which are less than three years old or
OR
c. Submit appropriate transfer credit prior to
registering for courses or
OR
d. Submit Compass or Asset scores from another
College.
e. Register on WebAdvisor or in the Bailey Student
Services Center
f .Pay at designated time.
7. Some allied health programs are selective in nature,
due to the high volume of applicants and the
limited number of students who can be enrolled
in the programs. Selective programs have an
application period, which is typically in the fall.
• Applicants must take the Accuplacer
placement test and show college level skills
on all sections of the test. Other standardized
tests used for placement purposes in North
Carolina or appropriate transfer credits may
be used to show college level skills.
• Applicants who perform acceptably on
Accuplacer, another acceptable assessment
instrument, or have appropriate transfer
credit then schedule themselves at their
expense to take the Test of Essential
Academic Skills (TEAS) in the designated
application period.
• Ultimate selection in the program occurs in
the spring semester, and is based upon the
student’s TEAS composite score, a number of
points earned for successful completion of a
group of specified courses and residency in
Buncombe or Madison County.
8. A smaller number of allied health programs use a
modified selective process.
• Application for these programs occurs in the
spring semester of each year.
• Applicants must take the Accuplacer
placement test and display college level
skills on all sections. Other standardized
tests used for placement purposes in North
Carolina or appropriate transfer credits may
be used to show college level skills.
• Applicants who perform acceptably on
Accuplacer, another approved instrument,
or have appropriate transfer credit then
schedule themselves at their expense to take
TEAS before a prescribed deadline. Ultimate
selection into the program is based upon
the student’s composite TEAS score and
residency in Buncombe or Madison County.
Contact Information for all Admissions Questions and
Matters:Please visit the K. Ray Bailey Student Center,
call 398-7520 or contact admissions@abtech.edu for
assistance with the admissions process or to receive
additional assistance.
Distance services are also available for not-present
students at distanceadvising@abtech.edu.
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*Accuplacer is a product of The College Board which also produces the SAT. Accuplacer tests have very high reliability and validity.
Concurrent High School Enrollment
The Career and College Promise Program offers
structured opportunities for qualified high school
juniors and seniors to accelerate completion of college
certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead
to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills.
Academic credits earned through Career and College
Promise shall enable students who continue into
postsecondary education, after graduating from high
school, to complete a postsecondary credential in less
time than would normally be required.
A-B Tech offers three types of Career and College
Promise pathways: College Transfer Pathways, Career
Technical Education Pathways, and Cooperative-
Innovative High School Programs.
College Transfer Pathways include at least 30 semester
hours of transfer courses, including English and
mathematics, that are available to qualified junior and
senior high school students.
Career Technical Education Pathways lead to a
certificate or diploma aligned with a high school
career cluster. These pathways are designed for
accelerated high school juniors and seniors who are
ready to get a head start on career and technical
courses that will lead to a career.
Cooperative-Innovative High Schools are designed
for motivated students looking for a non-traditional
high school experience. These small high schools
partner with A-B Tech to provide local students with
a comprehensive and accessible education. A-B Tech
is affiliated with three cooperative-innovative high
schools, two that are early colleges and one that is a
middle college.
Early colleges, statewide, are rigorous programs
in which students can earn a high school diploma
and associate degree simultaneously. Early college
students start in the ninth grade, and can complete
the program in five years. A-B Tech has two partner
early colleges:
• Buncombe County Early College, located on the
main campus of A-B Tech in Asheville.
• Madison Early College High School, located in Mars
Hill.
Buncombe County Middle College is also a
cooperative-innovative high school. Located on
the main A-B Tech campus in Asheville, it provides
juniors and seniors with a non-traditional setting for
completing a high school diploma and earning college
credits.
For more information, contact advisors at 398-7715,
398-7516.
New Student Orientation
In order to make the A-B Tech experience as success-ful
as possible, all incoming curriculum students are
required to complete a New Student Orientation ses-sion.
Students can complete the New Student Orienta-tion
either in a classroom setting or online. The pro-gram
will include all the necessary tools and resources
to help ensure student success. Students can schedule
their orientation at newstudents.abtech.edu. New stu-dent
orientation must be completed before registering
for classes.
Competitive and Limited Admission
Programs
Some programs are competitive and selective in na-ture,
due to the high volume of applicants and the
limited number of students who can be enrolled in the
programs. These programs have separate application
periods and admissions requirements.
Competitive Allied Health and Public Service Programs
• Associate Degree Nursing
• Practical Nursing
• Dental Assisting
• Dental Hygiene
• Radiography
• Medical Sonography
• Surgical Technology
Modified Competitive Allied Health - Public Service
and Emergency Services Programs
• Emergency Medical Science (New process
for Fall 2013 class)
• Pharmacy Technology
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Veterinary Medical Technology
Limited seat programs have restricted capacity due
to clinical site, resource and/or lab space availability.
Students are accepted into these programs on a first
come, first served basis once minimum program eli-gibility
requirements are met. These programs have
separate application periods and admissions require-ments.
Limited Seat Programs
• Cosmetology
• Esthetics
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• Manicuring
• Medical Coding
• Phlebotomy
Contact Information for all Competitive, Modified
Competitive and Limited Seat Programs:
Please see an academic advisor in the K. Ray Bailey
Student Center, call 398-7520 or contact admissions@
abtech.edu for specific instructions and application
details.
Distance services are available for not-present stu-dents
at distanceadvising@abtech.edu.
Placement Testing
The purpose of placement testing is to match the
academic readiness of the incoming student with the
academic requirements of the curriculum. Persons
applying for admission into all degree and diploma
programs are required to take the North Carolina
Diagnostic Assessment and Placement (NC-DAP) test.
Students who are unclassified (not desiring to be
enrolled in a program) will need to take the placement
test if they desire to take a mathematics, English,
reading course or any course for which math or
English are prerequisites. Alternate testing formats will
be made available to individuals with disabilities upon
request to the Support Services office. Documentation
of disability will be required prior to the establishment
of accommodations for placement testing.
All students may waive the placement testing
requirement if they submit documentation of
acceptable SAT, ACT, or other state-approved
placement test scores which have been earned
within the preceding three years. Transfer credit
received from a regionally accredited institution
for first-level English and math courses will also be
accepted in lieu of placement testing. The student
must submit an official transcript to receive transfer
credit and to officially waive the need for placement
testing. Students applying for admission to limited
enrollment Allied Health programs should consult the
program’s admission information in the admissions
section of the College website at abtech.edu. This
information is also available in the K. Ray Bailey
Student Services Center.
Test Preparation and Re-Testing
Procedure
It is incumbent upon students to prepare fully before
taking NC-DAP, the college’s placement assessment
tool. The NC-DAP has very high reliability and validity.
To assist students in preparing, resources are listed at
placementtesting.abtech.edu. Students may only take
the placement test once in a three year period with the
following exceptions:
• Applicants for limited and competitive allied health
curricula may take the test once each year during
the application period.
• Students who tested while enrolled in high school
may test when applying for admission to the College.
• Students granted approval to retake the test by the
Chair of Developmental Studies, Director of Student
Advising and Support Services, or Vice-President for
Student Services.
Placement testing is a valuable tool in ensuring that
students are enrolled in courses that support student
success. Lack of preparation for the assessment may
result in additional cost and time for classes.
Students may register for the placement test online at
placementtesting.abtech.edu. Students must present
a picture I.D. to take the placement test. Placement
testing is available both day and evening hours.
Based on placement scores, a student will be placed
directly into College English and math or into one of
the developmental studies courses that are designed
to prepare the student for entry into his or her chosen
field of study. To support student success, students
are required to take the courses into which they are
placed.
Adult Basic Education Placement
Students who place into Adult Basic Education
reading will be allowed to enroll in College courses
only after they have received appropriate remediation
through the Adult Basic Education program. Students
who test into both Adult Basic Education language
and mathematics must also receive appropriate
remediation prior to enrolling in college courses.
Students who place into Adult Basic Education level
math only or Adult Basic Education language only
will be allowed to take Developmental Studies and/
or curriculum classes with approval of their academic
advisor.
A-B Tech ID Cards
A-B Tech issues student ID cards to all curriculum
students during the registration process at the K.
Ray Bailey Student Services Center. ID Cards can be
produced with a current application on file and a
current government-issued photo ID card (driver’s
license, passport, military ID).
After receiving an A-B Tech ID card, students should
take it to the Holly Library to be activated in the
Library’s database. With their library-activated photo
ID card, students can check out materials, use the
research computers, and access reserve items. They
must present the card each time they wish to check
out library materials.
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Transfer Credit, Credit-by-Exam,
Articulated Credit, CLEP and Advanced
Placement Credit, Continuing Education
and Licensure Credit.
Transfer Credit from Other Institutions
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will
accept credit in transfer from institutions recognized
by a regional accrediting agency. Transcripts must be
unopened and officially issued by the credit granting
institution. Credit may be awarded for appropriate
military courses. Students must submit a curriculum
application before transfer credit is evaluated. Credit
obtained outside the U.S. or Canada must be evaluated
by an educational credential evaluation services that
is a member of the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services (NACES). Students should contact
internationalinfo@abtech.edu for more information.
Only grades of “C” or better will be considered for
transfer. Pass or Proficiency grades will not be consid-ered
for transfer. Credits will be evaluated in the con-text
of the current catalog. The Office of Records and
Registration in consultation with Department Chairs
will determine the appropriate A-B Tech course credit
to award. Some departments may require a skills as-sessment
before transfer credit is awarded. In such
cases the decision of the department is final.
Credit will be assigned without quality points and will
not be calculated into the student’s A-B Tech grade
point average. If a transferred course is also taken
at A-B Tech, the local grade will be calculated in the
grade point average.
No more than 75% of credit required for a degree,
diploma or certificate program may be transferred
credit.
Credit by Examination (Proficiency Testing)
Examinations are comprehensive and must be ap-proved
by the supervisor of the instructor administer-ing
the exam. The examination may be oral, perfor-mance,
written, or a combination of these methods.
To receive credit by examination, the score must be
above average (“A” or “B”). A grade of “A” or “B” will
be posted on the transcript of the student who suc-cessfully
completes the examination. The decision of
the examining instructor is final.
No student may request a second test for Credit by
Examination in the same course or request Credit by
Examination in a course after receiving any recorded
grade for that course. Exceptions must be approved
by the Vice President for Instructional Services.
Procedure:
1. Enroll as a credit student in the course to be
challenged and pay tuition. There is no extra
charge for full-time students who are taking
at least 16 credit hours of non self-supporting
coursework. 2. Present evidence of proficiency, complete the
written request form, and have the request
approved prior to the 10 percent point of the
semester (or 10% of the minimester session). 3. Remain enrolled and attend class until the
examination is administered. During this pe-riod,
students who have written approval for
the exam may attend class without purchas-ing
textbooks and materials. If books are pur-chased
and returned for refund, they must be
in new condition. 4. Students who are very confident of passing
the exam may request a course overload. 5. Students who perform on the exam at a level
sufficient to get credit may leave the course
and will be awarded a grade of “A” or “B” for
the course. Receiving credit does not entitle
the student to a tuition refund. Students who
do not achieve an “A” or “B” on the profi-ciency
exam are encouraged to remain in the
class as a regular student. 6. Students who receive financial assistance
of any type are required to inform the direc-tor
of their assistance program that they are
seeking credit by exam. Assistance may be
reduced and reimbursement will be required
if the course load is reduced by receiving
credit by examination.
Any exceptions to these procedures must have prior
written approval by the appropriate Department
Chairperson, Division Dean, and the Vice President for
Instructional Services.
Articulated Credit
College credit may be awarded for high school cours-es
if conditions of the North Carolina High School
to Community College Articulation Agreement or
Regional Articulation in Career Education (RACE) are
met. Students must see the Admissions Office in the K.
Ray Bailey Student Services Center.
Advanced Placement and CLEP Credit
Advanced Placement (AP) scores of 3 or higher will be
used to grant college equivalent credit. CLEP scores
of 50 or higher will be considered for awarding college
credit.
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Tuition
Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester:
N.C. residents per semester..........................$1,104.00
Nonresident of N.C.........................................$4,176.00
(16 or more credit hours)
N.C. residents per credit
hour per semester...............................................$69.00
Nonresident of N.C.
per credit hour per semester...........................$261.00
(fewer than 16 credit hours)
Return Check Charge*........................................$25.00
North Carolina residents 65 years of age and older
are exempted from the payment of curriculum tu-ition
up to 6 credit hours and registration fees for
some Continuing Education classes.
* Return Check Charge is subject to change.
Self Supporting Summer Semester
Per Semester………………….........................$1472.00
Per credit hour……..................................……...$92.00
Licensure and Certification Credit
A-B Tech awards curriculum credit for select licen-sure
and certifications. Contact your Advisor or
Department Chair for information.
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits that lead to a credential
or certification may be considered for course equiva-lency.
Department Chair approval is required, and the
student must be enrolled in the program for which he
or she is seeking credit.
International Applicants
A-B Tech has been approved to issue I-20 forms for
qualified international applicants seeking diplomas
or associate degrees in M-1 or F-1 status. A-B Tech
does not issue I-20 forms for continuing education
programs, English as a Second Language, or certificate
programs.
International applicants must show proficiency in
the English language and graduate from a secondary
school that is equivalent to secondary schools in the
United States. To demonstrate English proficiency,
international applicants whose native language is
not English must take the TOEFL. Applicants already
in the Asheville area may substitute the Accuplacer
Placement Assessment, which can be taken at A-B
Tech Community College or another North Carolina
Community College.
International applicants should submit all admission
credentials together. A written admissions application,
international application supplement, Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, official
high school transcripts and English translations
(if applicable), college transcripts and English
translations (if interested in transfer credit, an
evaluation by a member agency of www.naces.org),
and affidavits of financial support with supporting
documentation are all necessary for an admission
decision.
International applicants must also certify their ability
to pay for out-of-state tuition, fees, books, supplies,
transportation, and living expenses for at least one full
year of study. Medical insurance is not required at this
time but is highly recommended for all international
applicants.
Information, including all necessary application materi-als
and estimated cost of attendance, are also available
online at abtech.edu/content/student-services/admis-sions/
International-Applicants. Email inquiries should
be addressed to internationalinfo@abtech.edu.
Tuition and Expenses
North Carolina Residency
In order to qualify for the resident tuition rate, North
Carolina law (G.S. 116-143.1) requires that a legal
resident must have maintained domicile in North
Carolina for at least the 12 months immediately prior
to classification as a resident for tuition purposes. The
student cannot qualify for in-state tuition if he or she
is claimed as a dependent by a parent or guardian who
is not a N.C. resident.
Proof of residency includes being employed within
the state of North Carolina, paying NC taxes, having a
current NC driver’s license, and voting in NC. Anyone
having a question regarding resident status should
contact the Admissions Office in the K. Ray Bailey
Student Services Center.
Student Activity Fees
The student activity fee will be charged each semester
based upon the number of credit hours taken during
the day at the Asheville campus. Students enrolled for
nine or more on-campus credit hours will be charged
a student activity fee of $19 for the fall and spring
semesters. Students enrolled for eight or fewer on-campus
credit hours will be charged a student activity
fee of $14 for the fall and spring semesters.
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Additional Costs
Students should be prepared to incur additional
estimated expenses during the academic year (two
semesters and summer term) as follows:
Allied Health and Public Service Education
Books $900-1,900
Supplies $200-1,000
Arts and Sciences: A.A., A.S., A.F.A.
Books $1,200-2,000
Supplies $150-600
Business and Hospitality Education
Books $1,000-2,500
Supplies $200-1,000
Engineering and Applied Technology
Books $700-1,000
Supplies $200-1,100
The cost of books and supplies varies from year-to-year
by curriculum due to price changes, curriculum
changes, and instructor preferences. For purposes
of definition, the following items may be classified as
supplies: pen, pencils, paper, notebooks, instruments,
student kits, uniforms and shoes, rental of uniforms,
safety equipment, hand tools, calculators, lab coats,
membership dues, and pins. Students will incur most
of the supply costs for their curriculum during the first
semester of study. Students are encouraged to consult
with their department chairperson for actual costs of
supplies for their curriculum. Prior to the purchase of
a calculator for use in class, students should consult
with their instructor.
Tuition and Fee Refunds
The tuition policy is set by the State of North Carolina
and is subject to change. A 100% refund shall be made
if a student drops the class by submitting the required
paperwork or completing the drop action prior to the
first day of classes for the term as noted in the College
Calendar on the website at abtech.edu/calendar. Also,
a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the class in
which the student is registered is canceled.
A 75% refund shall be made if the student officially
drops the class prior to or on the official 10% point
of the term. Insurance, technology, consumable,
and student activity fees are not refundable. Federal
regulations, if different from above, will overrule this
policy.
For classes that start a week or more into a term, a
full refund will be provided if a student drops a class
prior to the beginning date of the class. A 75% refund
will be provided for a class dropped on the beginning
date through the 10% point of the class.
Only hours dropped below a total of 16 credit hours
are eligible for a refund.
Tuition Refund Process
To be eligible for tuition refund the student must:
1. Register and pay tuition and fees.
2. Officially drop the class on or before the 10% point
of the term in one of the following ways:
a. By submitting in person to any Registration Cen-ter
(K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Madi-son
Site Office) a Drop/Add Registration Change
Notice during business hours.
b. By having an advisor process the drop. The student
is responsible for ensuring this has been done.
Computer Use and Technology Fee
The State Board of Community Colleges has established
a computer use and technology fee to support the
procurement, operations and repair of computer and
other instructional technology, including the supplies
and materials that support the technology. This fee is
set annually by the Board of Trustees and is $16 per
semester for curriculum students and $5 per course for
occupational continuing education classes.
Printing Fees
Students are allowed 100 black-and-white copies at no
charge per semester. Additional black-and-white copies
are $0.08 per page. Color copies are charged at a rate of
$0.15 per page.
Consumable Supply Fee
Certain courses have additional fees attached to them
to pay for consumable supplies not covered by tuition.
Consumable fees for academic programs will vary by
class and are available online at
abtech.edu/catalog/consumable-supply-fee.
Student Insurance
A group policy, providing insurance protection, is main-tained
by the College and all curriculum students are
required to subscribe to such coverage. The only ex-ception
is for students taking only off-campus courses.
The cost of accident insurance to the student is $1.40
per semester.
Transcript Fee
The College charges a transcript fee of $5 per tran-script
and a $10 fee per transcript on-demand. This
fee is approved annually by the Asheville-Buncombe
Technical Community College Board of Trustees and is
subject to change.
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Code of Student Conduct
The Board of Trustees establishes and maintains a
learning environment that supports students, and
the vision, mission, and values of the institution.
There are behavioral expectations that outline
the responsibilities and proper practices for all
students at the College. When the Code of Conduct
is challenged, the following types of discipline
include but are not limited to: verbal warning, written
warning, a failing grade for an assignment or exam,
probation, administrative withdrawal from a course,
restitution for damages, consequences adapted to a
specific violation, suspension, expulsion or actions
recommended by a Threat Assessment Team.
The President shall have final approval in the
expulsion of a student.
Academic-Related Violations
Academically-related violations include academic
integrity and other matters that have a negative
impact on the teaching and learning environment.
Faculty members are responsible for ensuring the
academic integrity of the College. Violations of
academic integrity are considered serious offenses.
Students are forewarned that some acts of academic
dishonesty may result in action being taken by outside
individuals or entities.
The following matters will be referred to the Vice
President for Instructional Services or his or her
designee:
1. Plagiarism: The intentional theft or
unacknowledged use of another’s words or
ideas. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to
paraphrasing or summarizing another’s words
or works without proper acknowledgement;
using direct quotes of material without proper
acknowledgement; or purchasing or using a paper
or presentation written or produced by another.
If a student is uncertain about what constitutes
plagiarism, he or she should discuss this with the
class instructor.
2. Cheating: Cheating includes using notes or other
material without permission from the faculty
on an exam; receiving information from another
student during an exam; obtaining a copy of an
exam or questions from an exam prior to taking
the exam; submitting someone else’s work as one’s
own; or having someone else take one’s exam and
submitting it as his or her own.
3. Aiding Acts of Academic Dishonesty: Providing
information to another student with the awareness
that the student intends to use it for deceptive
Student Rights and Responsibilities
purposes.
4. Violations of Normal Classroom Behavior such
as, but not limited to, being disobedient, showing
disrespect, causing disruption of the classroom
or not abiding by professional conduct. These
behaviors are also considered academically-related
violations. The intent is to make sure that
the learning environment is not compromised.
Non-Academic Related Violations
Non-Academically Related Violations of the Code of
Student Conduct will be referred to the Vice President
for Student Services or his or her designee. These
violations include:
1. Alcoholic Beverages: Students may not possess or
use alcoholic beverages on campus. Students may
not be under the influence of alcoholic beverages
on campus or at College-affiliated activities or
events.
2. Animals: Students may not have an animal of any
kind on campus. This includes animals left within
a vehicle. Working dogs, such as police dogs or
service dogs, are permitted.
3. Assault and/or Battery: Students may not strike or
threaten to strike another person for any reason
whatsoever. Threatening to strike another person
is defined as assault, and striking another person
is defined as battery.
4. Bullying: Students may not intimidate or threaten
with harm any other individual. Bullying is defined
as “any pattern of gestures or written, electronic
or verbal communications, or any physical act or
any threatening communication that takes place
on College premises or at any College-sponsored
function that: (a) places a person in actual and
reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or
damage to his or her property; or (b) creates
or is certain to create a hostile environment
by substantially interfering with or impairing a
student’s educational performance, opportunities
or benefits, or a College employee’s ability to
perform the essential functions of his or her job.”
5. Damage to Property: Students may not damage
property of the College or of any other person
working at or attending the College.
6. Disobedience (Outside the classroom): Students
may not disobey the reasonable directions of
College employees, including administrators,
faculty members, security officers, and other staff
employees.
7. Disorderly Conduct (Outside the classroom):
Students may not conduct themselves in a way
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which will interrupt the academic mission of the
College or which will disturb the peace of the
College.
8. Disrespect (Outside the classroom): Students
are expected to treat all College employees with
respect and courtesy, particularly when and if
disagreements arise.
9. Disruption: Students may not disrupt the normal
activities of the College by physically or verbally
interfering with instruction, meetings, traffic, or
scheduled administrative functions.
10. Drugs: Students may not possess, use, or be under
the influence of any narcotic or illegal drugs on
campus or at any College-affiliated activities or
event. This is in violation of the laws of the state of
North Carolina or of the United States.
11. False Information: Students may not present to
the College or its employees false information;
neither may they knowingly withhold information
which may have an effect on their enrollment or
their status in the institution and which is properly
and legally requested by the College.
12. Gambling: Students may not gamble on campus or
at any College-affiliated activities or events.
13. Possession of Weapons: Students may not have
a weapon of any kind, including a knife, stun gun,
or any firearm in their possession on campus
or at any College-affiliated activities or events.
Law enforcement officers are exempt from this
prohibition. This includes facsimiles of weapons.
14. Public Laws: Violations of any federal, state or
local laws occurring while on campus may lead
to legal actions as well as campus discipline.
Violations of federal, state or local laws occurring
off campus may result in disciplinary action if
the student’s continued presence on campus
constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the
campus.
15. Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment: Students
may not harass any member of the College
community, including other students, employees,
or other persons on the College campus. This
prohibition includes sexual, verbal or physical
harassment for any reason including race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran’s
status, creed, sexual orientation, or political
affiliation.
16. Skate Boards and Roller Skates: Skate boards
and roller skates are not permitted to be used on
campus.
17. Stalking: Students may not follow another
individual in a threatening manner. Stalking is
defined as the severe intrusions on a victim’s
personal privacy and autonomy. It includes,
but is not limited to, a pattern of observing or
monitoring the victim or committing violent or
intimidating acts, regardless of the means, against
the victim.
18. Theft: Students may not steal the property of
another individual or of the College. Students
who are caught stealing will be required to make
restitution and may be eligible for civil or criminal
prosecution as well as College discipline.
19. Threats: Students may not engage in any behavior
that constitutes a clear and present danger to
the physical and/or emotional well-being of the
student and/or other students, faculty and staff.
20. Tobacco: Students may not use tobacco of any
form on campus or at any College-affiliated
activities or events.
21. Unauthorized Access to Records: Students may
not access, view, copy or change official College
records without official authorization to do so.
22. Use of the Internet: The College has an extensive
policy for appropriate use of the Internet. Users
of College computers acknowledge the policy
whenever they sign on. Students may not use
the College’s access to the Internet for access
to sexually explicit material or for downloading
music. Email accounts are provided for student
use; however, no right of privacy exists for use of
email.
23. Use of Social Media: Students should obey their
social media platforms terms of use. Students may
not make, or cause to be made, communications
(including electronically or through social
media) to another person in any manner likely
to seriously annoy or cause alarm. Social media
may not be used to breech privacy, discriminate
or harass. Students may not make, transmit,
or attempt to transmit audio or video of any
person(s) on College property where there is
an explicit expectation of privacy. Any posts or
tweets deemed inappropriate on an A-B Tech
social web site or blog will be deleted immediately
and may result in having access to the site blocked
permanently.
Violations of the Code of Student Conduct
A student who violates the Code of Student Conduct
may be referred to the Vice President for Instructional
Services or his or her designee or to the Vice
President for Student Services or his or her designee,
depending on the nature of the violation. Students
who have been charged with a violation of these
regulations may be assigned consequences based
upon the seriousness of the offense.
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Violations of any federal, state or local laws occurring
while on campus may lead to legal actions as well as
campus discipline. Violations of federal, state or local
laws occurring off campus may result in disciplinary
action if the student’s continued presence on campus
constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the
campus.
Sanctions for violations may include but not be limited
to: verbal warnings, written warnings, a failing grade
for an assignment or examination, administrative
withdrawal from a course, restitution for damages,
consequences adapted to the specific violation,
suspensions, expulsions or actions recommended by a
Threat Assessment Team.
The President shall have final approval in the
expulsion of a student.
Threat Assessment
When a violation leads to a concern about the safety
of a student or members of the College community,
a Threat Assessment Team will review and make
recommendations to the Vice President for Student
Services or his or her designee prior to a hearing. If a
student engages in criminal activity or demonstrates
threatening behavior that constitutes a clear and
present danger to the physical and/or emotional well-being
of the student and/or other students, faculty and
staff, the Vice President for Student Services or his or
her designee may immediately suspend the student
and remove him or her from campus for no more
than 14 calendar days from the date the suspension is
instituted, pending a hearing. In this situation, the Vice
President for Student Services or his or her designee
must convene a Threat Assessment Team. For a copy
of this policy, see the Vice President for Student
Services.
For violations that do not require the implementation
of the Threat Assessment Policy, the appropriate
College administrator will review initial disciplinary
referrals and may suspend a student for up to 10
College business days while the review is conducted.
Students are allowed to appeal any disciplinary
action, unless they have waived this right, and will be
informed of their rights of due process (See Student
Due Process).
Student Due Process
Students have the rights of due process when accused
of a violation of the Code of Student Conduct:
1. The student may request to have an informal
meeting with the appropriate vice president to
attempt to discuss and resolve the issue.
2. If the violation of the Code of Student Conduct
is not resolved, the student shall receive written
notice of the provision of the Code of Student
Conduct which he or she is accused of violating
and a summary of the relevant facts. Students
shall also be informed of their due process rights.
3. If a student’s behavior is egregious or disruptive
to the teaching and learning environment or to
campus safety, the appropriate vice president or
his or her designee may suspend the student on an
interim basis for up to 10 College business days.
4. Within five business days after receipt of the
notice of violation of the Code of Student
Conduct, and suspension when warranted from
the appropriate vice president, the student may
request, in writing, a hearing before the Vice
President for Instructional Services or his or her
designee for academically-related violations or
a hearing before the Vice President for Student
Services or his or her designee for all other
violations.
5. The students may waive his or her rights to a
hearing immediately and accept the sanctions
implemented by the appropriate vice president.
Failure to request a hearing within five College
business days will be considered a waiver of the
right to a hearing and any subsequent appeal. If
the student requests a hearing, the appropriate
vice president shall inform the student of the date,
time and place for the hearing. The hearing shall
be scheduled within five College business days
after receipt of the student’s request for a hearing.
6. Prior to the hearing, the student has the right to
review all evidence, including written statements
made against him or her. Strict rules of evidence
do not apply in the hearing.
7. At the hearing, the student may present witnesses
and evidence. All pertinent parties have a right to
speak and be questioned during the hearing. The
student will be allowed to be accompanied by an
advisor, who may not be an attorney.
8. The student has the right to a recording of the
hearing.
9. The student has the right to a written notice of a
decision as soon as possible but no later than five
College business days after his or her hearing.
The student has the right to appeal to the President
any action taken by the appropriate vice president
or his or her designee. Any appeal must be in writing
and be submitted to the President’s office within ten
College business days. The appropriate vice president
will forward the appeal, along with all documentation
concerning the matter, to the President whose
decision will be final.
The procedure above is in effect for all students. All
meetings and/or hearings for distance learners will
be arranged using mail, fax, conference calls, or other
agreed upon electronic means.
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Student Due Process Flow Chart
Complaint Received by
Appropriate VP or his or her Designee
Interim Suspension for
up to 10 days if deemed
appropriate
Threat Assessment
if Needed
Academic Related Complaints
VP – Instructional Services
Non-Academic Related Complaints
VP – Student Services
Informal Meeting
with Student
Resolved –
No Appeal
Student receives Notice of Complaint
& Hearing Options from Appropriate VP
Student waives right
to hearing and appeal
Student requests hearing
within five College business days
Hearing held within five
College business days after request
Decision made by
VP or Designee
Student notified of decision (& sanctions)
within five College business days
Appeal to President within
10 College business days
Student notified of final decision
by President
NO
Appeal
Student notified of Sanctions within
10 College Business Days
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Code of Classroom Conduct
A-B Tech is an institution for adult learning. It is a part-nership
between instructors with the desire to teach
and students with the desire to learn. In order to cre-ate
an appropriate environment for teaching and learn-ing,
there must be respect for the instructor and fellow
students. Listed below are guidelines for classroom
behavior, which the College has established to ensure
that the learning environment is not compromised.
1. Absences. Students should inform the instructor
in advance if they know they are going to miss class.
They should also take responsibility for getting missed
assignments from other students. Students should not
expect to be allowed to make up work, such as unan-nounced
quizzes or tests, after an absence. Instructors
are not responsible for re-teaching the material missed
because of absence.
2. Attendance. Students are expected to attend class
for the entire class time. Students should not enter
late or leave early. Exceptions may occur, particularly
under emergency circumstances, but students should
be prepared to explain tardiness to the instructor after
class. Likewise, the need to leave early should be ex-plained
to the instructor before class.
3. Attitude. Students are expected to maintain a civil
attitude in class. They may not use inappropriate or
offensive commentary or body language to demon-strate
attitude regarding the course, the instructor,
assignments, or fellow students.
4. Mobile Devices. Students may not receive or make
calls, receive or send text messages, or use personal
electronic devices in other ways during class. It is
their responsibility to turn off mobile devices prior to
entering class.
5. Conversation. Students may not carry on side con-versations
in class.
6. Food, Drink, and Tobacco. Students may not have
food or drink in class, or use tobacco of any form on
campus.
7. Guests. Students may not bring guests, including
children, to class.
8. Internet. Students may use the Internet for valid,
academic purposes only. Students may not use it for
open access to other non-academic sites, which are
unrelated to the course.
9. Other Activities in class. Students may not work on
other activities while in class. This includes homework
for other courses or other personal activities.
10. Personal Business. Students needing to transact
personal business with the instructor should plan to
do this before or after cla

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and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics
Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare
Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial
Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership
in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical
Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile
Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office
Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary
Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking
and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise
Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer
Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology
Madison Site
30 - Ramsey Building
Enka Site
24 - Harvey L. Haynes Corporate Technology
Training and Conference Center
25 - Economic and Workforce Development/
Continuing Education Executive Offices
26 - Technology Commercialization Center
27 - Small Business Center and Incubator
28 - Blue Ridge Food Ventures
A-B Tech South
29 - South Building
Asheville Campus
1 - Thomas W. Simpson Administration Building
2 - K. Ray Bailey Student Services Building
3 - Balsam Computer Technology Center
4 - Birch Building
5 - Chestnut Building
6 - Dogwood Building
7 - Elm Building
8 - Ferguson Building
9 - Fernihurst
10 - Fernihurst Annex A & B
11 - Hemlock Building
12 - Holly Library
13 - Ivy Building
14 - J. Herbert Coman Student Activity Center
15 - Magnolia Hospitality Education Center
16 - Maple Building
17 - Maple Building Annex
18 - Poplar Building
19 - Rhododendron Building
20 - Smith-McDowell House Museum
21 - Sunnicrest
22 - Sycamore Building
23 - 93 Victoria Road
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Catalog of Courses
Day and Evening College
Volume 51
2013-2014
Main College Contact Information
828-398-7900 • 828-254-1921
www.abtech.edu
Asheville Campus
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-254-1921
Fax: 828-251-6355
Campus Police and Security:
828-279-3166
Enka Site
1459 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
Phone: 828-398-7802
Fax: 828-281-9842
Governed by: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asheville-Buncombe Technical
Community College.
Recognized and approved by:
• North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
• N.C. State Approving Agency for the Use of Veterans Military and Educational Benefits
Specific Program Accreditation/Certification (Contact information for each of the accrediting agencies is located in the
respective program descriptions):
Automotive Systems Technology Accreditation
The Automotive Systems Technology associate degree program has received certification by the National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation (NATEF) and is accredited by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). All eight areas
meet the strict industry standards required for the training of automobile technicians. This is the highest level of achievement
recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE).
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Accreditation
The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Train-ing
Standards Commission.
Baking & Pastry Arts Program and Culinary Arts Technology Program Accreditation
The Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary
Federation Education Foundation.
Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs Accreditation
The Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs are accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA).
Madison Site
4646 U.S. Hwy. 25-70
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-649-2947
Fax: 828-281-9859
South Site
303B Airport Road
Arden, NC 28704
828-398-7716
Campus Police and Security:
828-301-7150
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Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Associate and Early Childhood/School Age programs are accredited by the National Association for the Edu-cation
of Young Children (NAEYC).
Medical Assisting Program Accreditation
The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the
recommendation of the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Medical Lab Technology Program and Phlebotomy Program Accreditation
The Medical Laboratory program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
The Phlebotomy program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Medical Sonography Program Accreditation
The Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon
the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Ophthalmic Assisting Program (Continuing Education)
The Ophthalmic Assisting Program, ofered through Continuing Education, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Ophthalmic Medical Programs (CoA-OMP).
Radiography Program Accreditation
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Surgical Technology Program Accreditation
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAA-HEP)
upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(ARC-STSA).
Veterinary Medical Technology
The Veterinary Medical Technology program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on
Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
Cosmetology, Cosmetology Instructor, Esthetics Technology and Manicuring/Nail Technology
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
Emergency Medical Science
North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services
Information Systems Security
National Security Agency, National Information Assurance Education and Training Program
Nursing
North Carolina Board of Nursing
For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information
on federally-designated gainful employment programs, visit abtech.edu/gainful-employment.
Catalog changes:
The oficial and most current version of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College catalog is posted on the College website at abtech.edu. Neither the online
version nor the print version of the catalog should be considered a contract between Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the student. Adjustments in
program or course content, sequence, schedule, and faculty may be made as necessary. A minimum enrollment may be required to ofer a course or continue a program.
Charges for tuition and fees are subject to change. The College Calendar dates or events may change because of inclement weather or for other reasons.
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Contents
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. 1
Curriculum Programs. 7
Directory of College Services and Offices. 10
College Calendar 2013–2014. 13
Fall Semester – 2013. . 13
Spring Semester – 2014 . 14
Summer Session – 2014. . 15
Summary of Performance Measures 2012 Report. 16
Site Locator Map. 17
Enka Site Facilities Map. 17
Organization. 18
History. . 18
Administration . 18
Curricula. . 18
Campus Facilities. . 19
College Foundation. . 19
Current Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Location. . 19
College Vision, Mission and Values. . 19
Non-Discrimination Policy. . 20
Individuals with Disabilities. . 20
Individuals with Communicable Diseases. . 20
Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy. . 20
Economic & Workforce Development/
Continuing Education. 21
Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Course Repetition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programs. . 21
Community Enrichment Programs . 23
Emergency Services Programs. . 22
Workforce Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Economic & Workforce Development. . 23
Business Development, Incubation,
and Small Business Center. 23
General Admission. 24
Admissions Policy. . 24
Admissions Procedure. . 24
Concurrent High School Enrollment . 26
New Student Orientation. . 26
Competitive & Limited Admission Programs. . 26
Placement Testing. . 27
Test Preparation & Re-Testing Procedure. . 27
A-B Tech ID Cards. . 27
Transfer, Credit-by-Exam, Articulated,
and Advanced Placement Credit . 28
International Applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tuition. . 29
Tuition and Expenses. 29
North Carolina Residency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Computer Use and Technology Fee . 30
Printing Fees. . 30
Consumable Supply Fee. . 30
Student Insurance. . 30
Transcript Fee. . 30
Additional Costs. . 30
Tuition and Fees Refunds. . 30
Tuition Refund Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Student Rights and Responsibilities . 31
Code of Student Conduct. . 31
Student Due Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Student Due Process Flow Chart . 34
Code of Classroom Conduct. . 35
Student Complaints. . 35
Privacy of Student Records. . 38
Academic Procedures. 39
Classification of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Class Attendance. . 40
Prerequisites and Corequisites. . 40
Course Substitutions. . 41
Introduction to College Courses for
Degree-Seeking Students . 41
Schedule Adjustments. . 41
Final Examinations. . 41
Auditing Courses. . 41
Course Repetition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Grading System. . 42
Transcript Codes . 43
Quality Points. . 43
Independent Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Maximum Course Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cooperative Education. . 44
Standards for Academic Progress. . 44
Academic Fresh Start. . 45
Honors and Achievements. . 45
Requirements and Graduation Requirements. . 46
Transfer of Credit to Other Institutions. . 46
Student Support Services . 47
Counseling Services and the Career Center. . 47
Academic Advising. . 47
Services to Students with Disabilities. . 47
Developmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Completion of Mathematics Sequence. . 49
Academic Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
The Writing Center. . 49
Student Services for Distance Learners. . 49
Financial Aid. . 50
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
for Financial Aid Recipients. . 51
Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Information . 54
Scholarships. . 54
Education Tax Credits. . 54
Veterans’ Educational Benefits. . 55
Other Regulations. 55
Intellectual Property. . 55
Tobacco Free Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Parking Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. . 55
Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment. . 56
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A-B Tech Campus Police and Security Department . 58
Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Procedures. . 59
No Weapons On Campus Policy. . 60
Other College Services and Information. 60
College Services . 60
General Education for AAS Degrees. 62
Allied Health and Public Service. 63
Dental Assisting. . 64
Dental Hygiene. . 65
Early Childhood Associate. . 66
Early Childhood/School-Age Education. . 68
Human Services Technology. . 69
Medical Assisting . 71
Medical Laboratory Technology. . 73
Medical Sonography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Nursing . 74
Pharmacy Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Phlebotomy. . 78
Radiography. . 78
Surgical Technology. . 79
Surgical Technology Bridge Program . 80
Veterinary Medical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Business and Hospitality Education. 83
Accounting. . 84
Baking and Pastry Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation. . 86
Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Computer Information Technology. . 88
Cosmetology. . 91
Culinary Arts. . 93
Cyber Crime Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Digital Media Technology. . 94
Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Esthetics Technology . 97
Foodservice Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Healthcare Business Informatics. . 98
Hospitality Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Human Resources Management . 101
Information Systems Security. . 102
Manicuring/Nail Technology. . 103
Marketing and Retailing. . 103
Medical Office Administration. . 104
Medical Transcription. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Networking Technology. . 106
Office Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Therapeutic Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Web Technologies. . 111
Emergency Services. 116
Basic Law Enforcement Training . 117
Criminal Justice Technology. . 118
Emergency Medical Science. . 120
Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program. . 121
Fire Protection Technology . 121
Engineering and Applied Technology. 123
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology. . 124
Automotive Systems Technology . 125
Computer-Aided Drafting Technology. . 128
Computer Engineering Technology. . 129
Computer-Integrated Machining Technology. . 130
Construction Management Technology. . 132
Diesel and Heavy Eqiuipment Technology. . 134
Electrical Systems Technology. . 135
Electronics Engineering Technology . 137
Industrial Systems Technology. . 138
Mechanical Engineering Technology. . 140
Sustainability Technologies. . 141
Welding Technology. . 142
Arts and Sciences. 144
Curriculum Requirements for the
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree (A10100) . 145
Curriculum Requirements for the
Transfer Core Diploma in Arts (D10100). . 149
Curriculum Requirements for the
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree (A10400). . 150
Curriculum Requirements for the
Transfer Core Diploma in Science (D10400) . 153
Curriculum Requirements for the
Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree. . 154
Pre-major Articulation Agreements. . 164
General Occupational Technology (A55280). . 155
Course Descriptions. 156
Administration, Faculty, and Staff . 244
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Curriculum Programs
Program Credential Schedule
Accounting A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Accounting Level I Certificate Day
Accounting Level II Certificate Day
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma Day/Evening
Basic Certificate Day/Evening
Intermediate Certificate Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology Diploma Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate I Certificate Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate II Certificate Day/Evening
Automotive Systems Technology - Certificate III Certificate Day/Evening
Baking and Pastry Arts A.A.S. Degree Day
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate Day/Evening
Brewing, Distillation and Fermentation (pending state approval) A.A.S. Degree Day
Business Administration A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Business Administration Diploma Day/Evening
College Transfer
Associate in Arts A.A. Degree Day/Evening
Transfer Core Diploma in Arts A.A. Diploma Day/Evening
Associate in Science A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Transfer Core Diploma in Science A.S. Diploma Day/Evening
Computer-Aided Drafting Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate Evening
Architectural Drafting Certificate Evening
Landscape Architecture Drafting Certificate Evening
Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
PC and Network Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening
Computer Information Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
GIS Fundamentals Certificate Day/Evening
Microcomputer Applications Certificate Day/Evening
PC Installation and Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening
Computer Basics Certificate Day/Evening
Computer Integrated Machining Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Machining Technology Diploma Day/Evening
Basic Machining Certificate Day/Evening
CNC Programming Certificate Day/Evening
Advanced CNC Programming Certificate Day/Evening
Fundamentals of Metal Certificate Day/Evening
Construction Management Technology A.A.S. Degree Evening
Building Construction Science Diploma Evening
Construction Management Technology Certificate Evening
Basic Construction and Millwork Certificate Evening
Cosmetology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Cosmetology Diploma Day/Evening
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate Day
Criminal Justice Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Courts and the Law Certificate Day/Evening
Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes Certificate Day/Evening
Criminal Justice & Special Populations Certificate Day/Evening
Criminal Justice Administration & Management Certificate Day/Evening
Essential Police Operations Certificate Day/Evening
System of Criminal Justice Certificate Day/Evening
Culinary Arts A.A.S. Degree Day
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Cyber Crime Technology A.A.S. Degree* Day/Evening
*Offered in collaboration with Catawba Valley Community College
Dental Assisting Diploma Day
Dental Hygiene A.A.S. Degree Day
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology A.A.S. Degree Evening
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Diploma Day
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate Day
Digital Media Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Digital Video Certificate Day/Evening
Interactive Multimedia Certificate Day/Evening
Early Childhood Associate A.A.S. Degree Day
Early Childhood/School-Age Education A.A.S. Degree Day
Early Childhood Certificate Day/Evening
Infant/Toddler Care Certificate Day/Evening
Special Education Certificate Day/Evening
Electrical Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Electrical Systems Technology Diploma Evening
Building Automation & Controls Certificate Day/Evening
Electrical Wiring Certificate Day/Evening
Instrumentation and Control Certificate Day/Evening
Electronics Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Emergency Medical Science A.A.S. Degree Day
Emergency Medical Science Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day
Entrepreneurship A.A.S. Degree Day
Entrepreneurship Certificate Day
Esthetics Technology Certificate Day/Evening
Fire Protection Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Fire Protection Technology Certificate Day/Evening
Food Service Technology Diploma Day
General Occupational Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
General Occupational Technology Diploma Day/Evening
Healthcare Business Informatics A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Hospitality Management A.A.S. Degree Day
Leadership in Hospitality Certificate Day
Human Resources Management A.A.S. Degree Evening
Human Resources Management Certificate Evening
Human Services Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Human Services & Substance Abuse Studies Certificate Day
Industrial Systems Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Industrial Mechatronics Diploma Day
Basic Maintenance Certificate Day/Evening
Metal Fabrication Certificate Day/Evening
Information Systems Security A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
CNSS 4011/4013 Certificate Day/Evening
Manicuring/Nail Technology Certificate Day/Evening
Marketing and Retailing A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Retail Marketing Certificate Day/Evening
Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Plastic Injection Molding Certificate Day/Evening
Mechanical Drafting Certificate Day/Evening
Automation & Robotics Certificate Day/Evening
Program Credential Schedule
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Medical Assisting A.A.S. Degree Day
Medical Laboratory Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Medical Ofice Administration A.A.S. Degree Day
Medical Office Administration Diploma Day/Evening
Medical Coding Certificate Day/Evening
Medical Sonography A.A.S. Degree Day
Medical Transcription Diploma Day/Evening
Networking Technology A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
CCNA Preparation Certificate Day/Evening
Systems Administration Certificate Day/Evening
Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening/Weekend
Associate Degree Nursing Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening/Weekend
Associate Degree Nursing RIBN Option A.A.S. Degree* Day/Evening/Weekend
* Dual Enrollment option with Western Carolina University
Practical Nursing Diploma Day/Evening
Ofice Administration A.A.S. Degree Day
Office Administration Diploma Day
Ofice Management Certificate Day/Evening
Word Processing/Desktop Publishing Certificate Day/Evening
Pharmacy Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Pharmacy Technology Diploma Day
Phlebotomy Certificate Day
Radiography A.A.S. Degree Day
Surgical Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Surgical Technology Bridge A.A.S. Degree Day
Sustainability Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Therapeutic Massage A.A.S. Degree Day
Therapeutic Massage Diploma Day/Evening
Veterinary Medical Technology A.A.S. Degree Day
Web Technologies A.A.S. Degree Day/Evening
Mobile Development Diploma Day/Evening
Database Management Certificate Day/Evening
Geospatial Database and Web Certificate Day/Evening
Mobile Web Application Developer Certificate Day/Evening
Web Designer Certificate Day/Evening
Web Programmer: Level 1 Certificate Day/Evening
Web Programmer: Level 2 Certificate Day/Evening
Welding Technology A.A.S Degree Day
Welding Technology Diploma Day
Welding Technology - Basic Welding I Certificate Evening
Program Credential Schedule
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Directory of College Services and Offices
Academic Success. . Dean
Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7191
Academic Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7228
Basic Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Hemlock Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7488
Developmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair
Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7885
Academic Related Instruction (ACA 115) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair
Ferguson Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7649
Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7307
Service Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Holly Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7573
Business and Finance. . Vice President/CFO
Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7111
Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7200
Business Development, Incubation, and Small Business Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
Center for Business and Technology Incubation, Enka Site, 398-7851
Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
93 Victoria , Asheville Campus, 398-7390
Campus Police and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief of Police and Security
Chestnut Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7870
Early Education Center (Childcare Center). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Poplar Building, Asheville Campus, 251-5111
Entrepreneurial and Educational Development Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strategic Business Development Officer
Center for Business and Technology Incubation, Enka Site, 398-7439
Parking Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Desk
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520
Plant Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Plant Operations
Chestnut Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7482
Tuition, Payments, Refunds (Access Card), Student Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business Office
93 Victoria, Asheville Campus, 398-7152, 398-7156, 398-7155
College Advancement
A-B Tech Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7176
Alumni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7171
Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7562
Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Fernihurst Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7567
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College Services & Information
Job Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JobLink Center
Maple Building, Asheville Campus, 250-4761
Ramsey Building, Madison Site, 649-2577
Mountain Tech Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manager
Magnolia Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7248
News, Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Community Relations and Marketing
Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7117
Curriculum Programs. . Vice President, Instructional Services
Simpson Administration Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7633
Allied Health and Public Service Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Rhododendron Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7250
Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Elm Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7650
Business and Hospitality Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Birch Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7286
Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Campus, 398-7353
Engineering and Applied Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Dogwood Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7220
Instructional Support and Online Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director
Holly Library, Asheville Campus, 398-7511
Madison Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Ramsey Building, Marshall, NC, 398-7701
A-B Tech South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
303B Airport Road, Arden, NC, 398-7716
Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education. . Senior Executive Director
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7937
Community Enrichment Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Hemlock Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7134
Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7353
Workforce Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7936
Economic & Workforce Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7923
Human Resources & Organizational Development . Vice President
Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7113
ADA Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Human Resources
Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7170
Campus Volunteers and Interns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7761
Organizational and Professional Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Training Design and Support Specialists
Sunnicrest Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7180 / 398-7178
Information Systems Technology. . Vice President/CIO
Haynes Technology Center, Enka Site, 398-7929
Help Desk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technicians
Holly Library, Asheville Campus, 398-7550
Center for Faculty Development and Assessment. . Associate Director
Elm Building, Asheville Campus, 398-7513
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Student Services. . Vice President, Student Services
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7146
Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admissions
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520
Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advisors
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520
Career and College Promise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Recruitment and High School Partnerships
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7484
Childcare Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7143
Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counselors
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director – Support Services
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7581
Emergencies and Campus Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398-7125 or 9-911
Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Grade Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Instructor
Graduation Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Intramurals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department Chair, Physical Education
Coman Student Activity Center, 398-7843
International Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator – Transfer and Distance Services
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7185
Student Academic Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Student Life and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Coman Student Activity Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Student I.D. Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campus Police and Security
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Student Services Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Transcript Request. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Transfer Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records and Registration
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7900
Transfer-to-Senior-Institution Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer Advising Center
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7520
Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class Instructor
Veterans’ Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7206
Visiting the Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enrollment Services
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Asheville Campus, 398-7578
Address correspondence to the appropriate office in care of:
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Tel: 828-254-1921 • 828-398-7900
Fax: 828-251-6355
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College Calendar 2013–2014
All dates in this calendar are subject to change.
For a full listing of College dates, visit abtech.edu/calendar
Fall Semester – 2013
Registration Begins April 22
Last Date to Pay for Regular Registration August 10, Noon
Last Date to Pay for Late Registration August 17, Noon
Classes Begin August 19
4-Week Minimester I August 19 – September 16
8-Week Minimester I August 19 – October 14
Student Activity Day August 29
Labor Day College Holiday (College Closed) August 31 - September 2
4-Week Minimester II September 17 – October 14
Professional Development Day (No Classes for Students) October 15
4-Week Minimester III October 16 – November 12
8-Week Minimester II October 16 – December 14
4-Week Minimester IV November 13 – December 14
Thanksgiving Student Holiday (No Classes for Students) November 27
Thanksgiving College Holiday (College Closed) November 28 - December 1
Student Activity Day December 6
Last Day of Class/Examinations December 14
Winter College Holidays (College Closed) December 21 – January 4
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Spring Semester –2014
Registration Begins November 4
Last Date to Pay for Regular Registration December 19, Noon
Last Date to Pay for Late Registration January 11, Noon
Classes Begin January 13
4-Week Minimester I January 13 – February 10
8-Week Minimester I January 13 – March 10
Martin Luther King Jr. Day College Holiday (College Closed) January 18 – January 20
4-Week Minimester II February 11 – March 10
4-Week Minimester III March 11 – April 14
8-Week Minimester II March 11 – May 12
Student Spring Break (No Classes for Students) March 17 – March 20
Spring College Holiday (College Closed) March 21 – March 23
4-Week Minimester IV April 15 – May 12
Student Activity Day April 22
Last Day of Class/Examinations May 12
Graduation May 17
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Summer Semester –2014
Registration Begins April 21
Last Date to Pay for Registration May 20, 5 p.m.
Classes Begin May 21
5-Week Minimester I May 21 – June 25
Memorial Day College Holiday (College Closed) May 24 – May 26
Student Summer Break June 26
5-Week Minimester II June 27 – August 1
Independence Day College Holiday (College Closed) July 4 - July 5
Last Day of Class/Examinations August 1
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Summary of Performance Measures
2012 Report
Performance Measure Standard
Met
A-B Tech Results
1. Passing Rates for Licensure and Certification Exams for
First-Time Test Takers
YES 95% aggregate passing rate
Standard: 80% aggregate passing rate
2. Performance of College Transfer Students YES 92% of college transfer students
had a GPA of 2.0 or above
Standard: 83% with a GPA of 2.0 or higher after two semesters
3. Passing Rates of Students in Developmental Courses YES 87% passing rate
Standard: 75% passing rate with a grade of “C” or better
4. Success of Developmental Students in
Subsequent College Courses
YES 89% passing rate
Standard: 80% of students who took developmental courses will pass the “gatekeeper” English and/or mathematics course
for which the developmental course serves as a prerequisite
5. Satisfaction of Completers and Non-Completers YES 97% satisfaction rate
Standard: 90% satisfied with the quality of college programs and services
6. Curriculum Student Retention, Graduation and Transfer YES 72% retention, graduation or
transfer rate
Standard: 65% of fall degree-seeking students will either re-enroll, transfer or graduate by the subsequent fall
7. Business/Industry Satisfaction with Services Provided YES 95% satisfaction rate
Standard: 90% of respondents will rate services provided as “very good” or “excellent”
For each measure met, the college may retain and carry forward into the next fiscal year one-fourth of one percent
(1/4 of 1%) of its final fiscal year General Fund appropriation. If a college meets all eight performance funding
measures, and:
1) achieves a 70% or greater passing rate on all licensure/certification exams and
2) its college transfer performance equals or exceeds the performance of native UNC students, it is classified as an
“Exceptional” institution and is eligible for additional funding, which is distributed equally among Exceptional colleges.
*Seven measures were reported by NCCCS in 2012 (Progress of Basic Skills Students was omitted).
“Exceptional” College Status
Must meet all of the above performance measures in addition to:
1a. Passing Rates for Licensure and Certification Exams for
First-Time Test Takers
YES All required exams achieved a 70%
minimum passing rate
Standard: 70% minimum passing rate for all exams
2a. Performance of College Transfer Students YES 92% of college transfer students had a
GPA of 2.0 or above
Standard: 88% equivalent to or greater than native UNC sophomores and juniors
Source: 2012 Critical Success Factors Report
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Site Locator Map
Site Facilities Maps
Madison Site
4646 U.S. Hwy. 25-70
Marshall, NC 28753
Phone: 828-649-2947
Enka Site
1459 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
Phone: 828-398-7801
Asheville Campus
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-254-1921
A-B Tech South
303B Airport Rd.
Arden, NC 28704
Phone: 828-254-1921
PL
Madison Site
Liston B. Ramsey
Building
A-B Tech South
PL
PL PL
Harvey L. Haynes Corporate
Technology Training
and Conference Center
Sand Hill Road
US 19-23
Center for Business and
Technology Incubation (CBTI)
Commercial
Kitchen
Administrative Offices (CBTI)
Economic and Workforce
Development/Continuing
Education Executives
Enka Site
U.S. 25/70
N.C. 213
Airport Rd.
Rutledge Rd.
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Asheville Campus
340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801
1 Thomas W. Simpson
Administration Building
2 K. Ray Bailey Student
Services Center
3 Balsam Computer
Technology Center
4 Birch Building
5 Chestnut Building
6 Coman Student
Activity Center
7 Dogwood Building
8 Elm Building
9 Ferguson Building
10 Fernihurst Building
11 Fernihurst Annex A & B
12 Hemlock Building
13 Holly Library
14 Ivy Building
15 Magnolia Building
16 Maple Building
17 Maple Annex
18 Poplar Building
19 Rhododendron Building
20 Smith-McDowell House
Museum
(Leased to WNC Historical Association)
21 Sunnicrest Building
22 Sycamore Building
23 93 Victoria Road
To Meadow Road
Victoria Road
Victoria Road
B3
B8
B7
B2
A1
PL
A3 A4
A9
A15
A12
A18
C1
C2
A16
A14
To Biltmore Avenue
See abtech.edu/maps for
programs and services located
in each building.
Evacuation Assembly Areas
EAA Shields: Parking lots
marked with this symbol are
designated areas in case of
an emergency.
Simpson: ________Lower A1
Bailey: _______________ B2
Balsam: _________ South B7
Birch: _ _________Lower B3
Dogwood: _______Lower B3
Sycamore: ___________ A9
Elm: ________________ A14
Rhododendron:
1st & 2nd Floor_ ______ B8
3rd & 4th Floor_______ B7
Holly Library:
1st Floor_ __________ A16
2nd Floor___________ A14
Ferguson: ____________ A3
Magnolia: ____________ A9
Coman: _____________ A15
Fernihurst: ___________ A4
Fernihurst Annex:_ _____ A9
Sunnicrest: Gravel lot behind
Maple: _____________ A12
Chestnut: ___________ A12
Smith McDowell: _ ____ A15
Hemlock: _A18 (Grassy area)
Ivy: _ ________________ C2
Poplar: _ _____________ C1
Madison Site
Front Parking Lot
Enka Site
Haynes: Grassy area, west _
end of bldg.
Tower: back parking south lot
SBC: East end parking lot
TCC/BRFV: Grassy area,
north side
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Organization
Organization
History
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has
served as the community’s premier technical educator
for many years. Originally funded by a bond election,
the institution was established on April 3, 1958 as the
Asheville Industrial Education Center, and began serv-ing
student September 1, 1959.
Following legislation creating the North Carolina Sys-tem
of Community Colleges that was enacted in 1963
by the General Assembly, the name was changed on
January 9, 1964 to Asheville-Buncombe Technical Insti-tute.
This legislation enabled the College to confer the
Associate in Applied Science degree for the first time
at graduation ceremonies in August 1964.
The Board of Trustees approved a third name change
to Asheville-Buncombe Technical College on August
6, 1979. A final name change occurred November 2,
1987 when the Board of Trustees approved Asheville-
Buncombe Technical Community College, an action
that became official when endorsed by the Buncombe
County Commissioners on November 3, 1987.
In October 1988, the College received approval to offer
associate degree programs. In September 1989, the Col-lege
enrolled its first class for the Associate in Science
degree. The Associate in Arts degree was first offered
during summer quarter 1990-91.
On January 18, 1990, A-B Tech officially opened a site
in Madison County. The College had served the county
out of temporary quarters at the Marshall Elementary
School since December 12, 1984.
By the fall term of 1997, the College had reengineered
all programs and converted to the semester system.
On October 23, 2000, BASF Corporation donated nearly
37 acres and three buildings to A-B Tech to establish a
satellite site in Enka that includes a Business Develop-ment
and Incubation Program, a Small Business Center,
pro bono professional services, a student incubation
program, a technology training and conference center,
a bio-business center, an institute for sustainability and
technology, and a commercial kitchen.
On November 8, 2011, voters approved a quarter of
one cent sales tax increase to fund a $129 million con-struction
campaign to provide 21st century facilities to
train students for 21st century jobs.
The college opened A-B Tech South in 2013, offering
Curriculum and Continuing Education classes.
Administration
The College was initially administered by the Asheville
City Board of Education. Following the establishment
of the North Carolina System of Community Colleges,
control passed to an independent board of trustees.
From the beginning, prominent Asheville and Bun-combe
County business and community leaders have
helped to guide the College. In addition, each academic
program has an advisory committee made up of local
professionals. Several hundred local citizens provide
guidance for the educational programs of the College.
Curricula
The first program offered by the College was Practical
Nursing. Electronics Engineering Technology and the
Machinist programs were started in 1960. These three
curricula are still offered along with many other career
and college transfer programs.
The College offers the Associate in Arts, the Associate
in Science, the Associate in Fine Arts, and the Associate
in Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
The Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and As-sociate
in Fine Arts degree programs are offered in
the Division of Arts and Sciences. All career curricula
and courses are offered through four divisions: Allied
Health and Public Service Education, Business and
Hospitality Education, Emergency Services and Engi-neering
and Applied Technology.
Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing Edu-cation
courses are generally offered on demand, with
sufficient enrollment. The Division of Economic &
Workforce Development/Continuing Education offers
short-term workforce training options for business,
industry and the general public. Courses in healthcare,
business, hospitality, technology, industry, trades and
employability skills are available. Training can be cus-tomized
to meet the unique needs of small, mid-sized,
and large businesses and can be tailored for delivery
on demand. Community enrichment classes, such as
art, languages and practical skills, are offered year
round at each campus location throughout the Col-lege’s
service area.
Curriculum courses are usually offered on planned
schedules in both the day and evening/weekend pro-grams.
Many curriculum classes are also offered in
clusters for unclassified students.
Both curriculum and Economic & Workforce Develop-ment/
Continuing Education programs are supported
through the activities of the GED program, Develop-mental
Studies, the Academic Learning Center, and
Holly Library. Classes meet on campus and at various
off-campus sites. Course requirements are the same
without regard to meeting times, formats, or locations.
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Campus Facilities
On March 15, 1961 the Industrial Education Center
moved into two new buildings off Victoria Road in
Asheville. Over the years, the Board of Trustees has
acquired land that today totals 144 acres.
Located on the Asheville Campus is the Smith-McDowell
House, the oldest brick house in Buncombe County,
which is leased to the Western North Carolina Historical
Association.
On January 18, 1990 the College established a site
in Madison County. The satellite operation provides
adult education and college credit courses for the
people of Madison County.
Over the years, a combination of special funding has
provided for campus expansion. Since 1985, the North
Carolina General Assembly has approved $5 million in
special legislation for campus construction.
Since 1987, Buncombe County voters have approved
$13.5 million in bonds to be used for campus additions
and renovations. In statewide bond referendums,
voters approved $5 million in 1993 and $14 million in
2000 for capital projects at A-B Tech.
Buncombe County Commissioners purchased property
for A-B Tech belonging to St. Genevieve Gibbons Hall,
a private school that merged with Asheville Country
Day School to form Carolina Day School. The Board
of Trustees acquired the title to these 12.77 acres and
four buildings on September 23, 1987. In 1990, the
Commissioners purchased 16.75 acres contiguous to
the west boundaries of the campus. This purchase
included Sunnicrest, the only remaining lodge
constructed by George Vanderbilt. The lodge has been
renovated to house College offices.
On October 21, 1987, A-B Tech in cooperation with
Buncombe Child Development opened a Child Care
Center, which offers day service to students and
faculty.
On October 23, 2000, BASF Corporation donated
nearly 37 acres and three buildings to A-B Tech
to establish a satellite site in Enka that includes a
Business Development and Incubation Program, a Small
Business Center, pro bono professional services, a
student incubation program, a technology training and
conference center, a bio-business center, an institute
for sustainability and technology, and a commercial
kitchen.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical
Community College Foundation
The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Foundation was established in 1996 as a separate
501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Its sole purpose
is to provide financial support for the students and
programs of A-B Tech. The A-B Tech Foundation
meets critical needs that cannot be addressed in the
College’s normal operating budget. All gifts are tax
deductible as allowed by law.
Current Status
A-B Tech, with strong local support, has grown in
facilities and land acquisition, in enrollment, in
curricula, and in expanded services to the community.
The College has the largest total headcount enrollment
of any institution of higher education in Western North
Carolina, serving more than 27,000 students annually.
Location
The Asheville campus is located on Victoria Road in
Asheville, North Carolina, a city repeatedly named one
of the most livable towns in America. Situated near
major interstates and on local bus routes, the College
is convenient to the citizens it serves.
The Madison Site is located in Marshall, NC. The Enka
Site is located in the Enka community near Asheville, NC.
The South Site is located in the Arden community near
Asheville, NC.
College Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
Locally Committed • Regionally Dynamic • World-Class Focused
Mission
A-B Tech inspires, nurtures and empowers students and the
community toward a better quality of life through progressive
teaching, bold innovation and supportive collaboration.
Values
A-B Tech’s core beliefs guide behaviors, decisions and
interactions toward accomplishing the mission and achieving
the vision. A-B Tech is dedicated to student and community
success through:
Excellence: To practice the highest levels of professionalism
and performance in providing a quality education for our
diverse community. We commit to superior personal, academic
and professional standards as we strive for distinction in all
aspects of our learning and work.
Learning: To foster a love of learning and to empower
individuals to succeed in our local and global community. To
be the #1 resource for college and career readiness, transfer
education, enrichment, workforce development and life-long
learning.
Supportive Environment: To create a safe, nurturing,
appreciative, compassionate atmosphere of mutual respect and
collaborative partnerships among all individuals.
Innovation: To actively seek creative solutions and cutting-edge
initiatives that lead to best practices.
Inclusiveness: To embrace the diversity of cultures, ideas,
wisdom and points of view that makes people unique and
adds quality to our lives and vitality to the College.
Continuous Improvement: To continually assess the
effectiveness of our programs, services and processes to
assure that we are doing our best every day and that over
time our best gets better.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
The Board of Trustees and the administration of
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
are fully committed to encouraging and sustaining
a learning and work environment that is free from
prohibited discrimination. The College does not
practice or condone discrimination on the grounds
of race, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy,
disability, age, veterans’ status or genetic information
in the administration of its employment policies,
educational policies, admission policies, scholarship
and loan programs or other school-administered
programs.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of
Title IX, the ADA, and other Federal non-discrimination
legislation to Asheville-Buncombe Technical
Community College should be referred to:
Applicants or current employees:
Director of Human Resources/ADA Coordinator
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
398-7170
Prospective or current students:
Disability Services Office
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
398-7141, 398-7581, or 398-7587
Internet and Campus Network
Acceptable Use Policy
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
provides campus network and computing facilities
including Internet access for the use of faculty, staff,
students, and other authorized individuals in support
of the research, educational, and administrative
purposes of the College.
The College has extensive information technology
resources and systems available for both instruction
and administrative applications. Faculty, staff, and
students are encouraged to become familiar with
College technology resources and systems and to
use them on a regular basis. Users are expected to
exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using
these resources and to adhere to the following
guidelines:
1. The Internet and associated resources contain a
wide variety of material and information. Informa-tion
available on the Internet is not generated or
selected by Asheville-Buncombe Technical Com-munity
College. The College is not responsible for
the accuracy or quality of the information obtained
through or stored on the campus network.
2. The creation, display, or transmittal of illegal, mali-cious,
or obscene material is prohibited.
3. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
will not be liable for the actions of anyone connect-ing
to the Internet through College facilities. All
users shall assume full liability (legal, financial, or
otherwise) for their actions.
4. The user is responsible for complying with laws
protecting software or other accessed information.
Downloading programs and files may violate United
States copyright laws that protect information and
software. Although the Internet provides easy ac-cess
to software distributed by companies on a trial
basis, this does not mean that the software is free
or that it may be distributed freely. All files down-loaded
from a source external to the campus must
be scanned for viruses.
5. Because of the insecure nature of transmitting files
electronically, no right of privacy exists with regard to
email, Internet sessions, or electronic file storage and
transmission. When sending or forwarding email over
the campus network or the Internet, users shall iden-tify
themselves clearly and accurately. Anonymous or
pseudonymous posting is expressly forbidden.
Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities (as defined in the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, “ADA”)
wishing to make a request for reasonable
accommodation, auxiliary communication aids or
services, or materials in alternative accessible formats
should contact the Disability Services Counselor in the
K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. A person who
wishes to file a complaint of alleged discrimination on
the basis of disability should contact the Director of
Human Resources listed above.
Communicable Disease and
Occupational Exposure to Blood-borne
Pathogens
A-B Tech Community College shall not exclude
individuals with communicable diseases unless a
determination is made that the individual presents a
health risk to himself or others. It is the policy of the
College to consider the educational or employment
status of those with a communicable disease on an
individual basis based on the program of study or
work assignment. It is the policy of the College to
comply with federal regulations and state statutes
regarding blood-borne pathogens as set forth in the
Federal Register, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030, and the North
Carolina Administrative Code, 10A NCAC 41A, by
attempting to limit/prevent occupational exposure
of employees to blood or other potentially infectious
bodily fluids and materials that may transmit blood-borne
pathogens and lead to disease or death.
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6. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
computing and telephone facilities maintain usage
statistics in archived log files for the purpose of moni-toring
system performance and usage patterns. Users
must not perform tasks they would not want logged.
7. College employees may make reasonable personal
use of the campus network, email, and the Internet
as long as the direct measurable cost to the public
is none or is negligible, and there is no negative im-pact
on employee’s performance of duties.
8. All users of the Internet by way of College facilities
must comply with all relevant policies and proce-dures
of the College.
9. Use of the Internet for commercial gain or profit is
not allowed from a College site.
Failure to comply with any of these provisions will
result in disciplinary action as provided for under the
disciplinary policies and procedures of the College.
A-B Tech provides access to the Internet by way of
the State of North Carolina Wide Area Network. As
such, all users are subject to the governing policies
established by the North Carolina State Chief
Information Officer in addition to the above A-B Tech
Internet and Campus Network Acceptable Use Policy.
The current policy governing use of the North Carolina
Wide Area Network and the Internet can be reviewed
at: www.scio.state.nc.us/sitPolicies.asp.
The Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing
Education Division offers classes and training to
support the economic development and lifelong
learning of the community and its citizens. Needs
for higher academic education, employment
skills, job training and retraining, personal growth
and development, and business and economic
development are continually identified through a
variety of assessments.
Different instructional approaches are offered to
meet community needs such as traditional classroom
instruction, individualized instruction, computer-assisted
learning, community-based learning
centers, on-site classes and training for business
and industry, and apprenticeships. Assessment and
training consultation is also available for individuals,
businesses, industries, and public and private sector
agencies.
The educational offerings of the Economic &
Workforce Development/Continuing Education
Division are built on the concept of lifelong learning.
Classes and training are provided in different formats,
at a variety of times, and at locations where the needs
of students can conveniently be met.
Some programs are coordinated with the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) or the Work First programs of
other agencies. These and other similar programs
represent joint efforts to bring education and training
services to the community.
Training and course work may earn Continuing
Education Unit (CEU) credit applicable to certain
professions.
The Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing
Education Division provides programs for adults age
Economic & Workforce Development/
Continuing Education
18 or older. Minors, ages 16 and 17, can enroll for some
classes with special permission and if space allows.
Costs
Costs for Economic & Workforce Development/
Continuing Education classes vary. Fees may be
charged for books, materials, supplies, and accident
insurance. For some classes, North Carolina residents
ages 65 or older are exempt from registration fees.
Course Repetition
There is a limit to the number of times a student
may enroll in a particular Economic & Workforce
Development/Continuing Education class. The Course
Repetition policy guides enrollment in selected types of
classes.
Certain workforce training courses may not be taken
more than twice within a five-year period without
the student paying the full cost of the course as
determined by the College. Students may repeat
certain courses more than once if the repetitions are
required for certification, licensure, or recertification.
Programs
Economic & Workforce Development/Continuing
Education needs are addressed in four primary
areas:
1. Community Enrichment
2. Emergency Services
3. Workforce Training
4. Economic & Workforce Development
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Community Enrichment Programs
Community Enrichment Programs provide courses,
seminars and activities that contribute to the
community’s overall cultural, civic, and intellectual
growth. Courses are designed to assist adults in the
development of new skills, or upgrading of existing
ones. With hundreds of classes and events every
year, these programs provide lifelong learning
opportunities to community members of Buncombe
and Madison counties. The Program offers a variety
of art classes, from culinary arts to visual arts. The
language component includes French, Italian, German,
Spanish, and American Sign Language. Recreation,
Music, Dance and Film classes such as fly fishing, yoga,
contemporary dance, film appreciation and acting as
well as Financial Wellness classes attract thousands
of adult learners to the campus each year. Home and
Garden classes such as backyard chickens, residential
landscaping, upholstery, sewing and quilting add
to the diversity of the courses offered. The Blue
Ridge Heritage Travel Series offers a unique learning
experience through day-trips exploring Western North
Carolina’s most hidden treasures.
Emergency Services Programs
Emergency Services Programs- were created to
establish a single point of contact for students, College
personnel, and the community in the fields of fire
services, law enforcement, and emergency medical
services. These programs provide training in both
curriculum and continuing education. A significant
number of these courses are offered to meet licensure
or certification requirements for employment in fire
and rescue, criminal justice and law enforcement,
and emergency medical services. Emergency Services
Programs also offer numerous specialized classes
that meet qualifications and standards required by
governing agencies.
Workforce Programs
Workforce Programs provide education and training
for individuals to prepare for new or different
employment and to upgrade the skills of individuals
in their current employment. These opportunities are
available through single courses or a series of courses
specifically designed for an occupation. A significant
number of these courses are offered to meet licensure
or certification requirements. Offerings include
programs for many occupational areas including:
computer training, health occupations, and technical
and industrial training. Employability skills and life
success skills are provided by Human Resources
Development.
Business Solutions & Computer Training Department
provides hundreds of offerings each year. A-B Tech
works to meet the needs of those in the marketplace
who want to master emerging technologies, gain the
professional certifications that allow them to advance
in their professions, or enter a field that promises
continued growth. For administrative, technical,
customer service and professional workers alike,
computer skills are a constant. A-B Tech’s programs
provide training in a variety of disciplines to help
North Carolina’s workforce grow and learn. From basic
courses to intensive professional programs, A-B Tech
provides critical and thorough instruction in areas of
software, hardware, and peripherals. Designed for both
beginning students and professionals seeking to update
their skills, A-B Tech courses and programs cover
such timely subjects as administrative and financial
software, relational database technology, software-specific
training programs, and operating systems.
Courses are offered in traditional instructor-led, online,
and hybrid formats.
Health Services Programs include training in
healthcare professions such as Nurse Aide I, Nurse
Aide II, Medication Aide, MEPAP Activity Professional,
Ophthalmic Assisting, and Dental Radiology. Students
successfully completing the Nurse Aide I program and
state exam will appear on the North Carolina state
registry for Nursing Assistants. Additional courses are
offered to professionals for CEUs in the fields of dental
hygiene and veterinary technology.
Human Resources Development (HRD) Program
provides short-term, pre-vocational training and
counseling designed to help unemployed and
underemployed adults successfully enter the
workforce with additional education. Instruction
focuses on the following topics:
• Career assessment
• Development of a positive self-concept
• Development of employability skills
• Development of communication skills
• Development of problem-solving skills
• Awareness of the impact of information technology
in the workplace
Occupational & Skilled Trades Programs provide
education and training for individuals to prepare
for new or different employment in industrial or
technically challenging fields and to upgrade the skills
of individuals in their current employment. These
opportunities are available through single courses
or a series of courses specifically designed for a
business, industrial, or technical occupation. Some
of these courses are offered as apprenticeships or
to meet certification requirements for employment
in careers such as electrical journeymen, building,
electrical, mechanical inspection and code updates.
Additional course offerings include blacksmithing,
cabinetmaking, carpentry, substitute teacher training
and welding. Classroom and hands-on training in the
sustainability arena are also a significant focus.
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Economic & Workforce Development
The Department of Economic & Workforce
Development provides customized training and
services that support local business and industry. The
Department links the College to the associated efforts
of local, regional, and state agencies for economic and
workforce development. The College partners with
businesses of all sizes and types to offer workforce
training solutions to strengthen the skill sets of
employees and build opportunities for advancement.
Customized Training (CTP) is a specialized program
supporting the economic development efforts
of the State by providing education and training
opportunities for eligible businesses and industries.
The program was developed in recognition of the fact
that one of the most important factors for a business
or industry considering locating, expanding, or
remaining in North Carolina is the ability of the State
to ensure the presence of a well-trained workforce.
The program is designed to react quickly to the needs
of businesses and to respect the confidential nature of
proprietary processes and information within those
businesses.
Business Development and Incubation is a model that
allows entrepreneurs a “jump start” for their business
and involves a dynamic process that provides
physical space, virtual programming, consulting and
technical assistance, access to business services and
equipment, technology support, guidance in obtaining
financing, conference rooms with videoconferencing
feature and computers, etc.
Business Development, Incubation,
and Small Business Center
The Small Business Center (SBC) provides free one-on-one
counseling and advising services to existing and
potential small business owners. In addition, a variety
of seminars and special events are sponsored.
Those businesses and industries eligible for support
through the Customized Training Program include
manufacturing, technology intensive (i.e., information
technology, life sciences), regional or national
warehousing and distribution centers, customer
support centers, air courier services, national
headquarters with operations outside North Carolina,
and civil service employees providing technical
support to United States military installations located
in North Carolina.
Examples of training opportunities include:
• Blueprint Reading
• Machining, Manufacturing, Braising, Soldering, and
Welding
• Forklift Operation and Safety
• CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen
• Customer Service
• Leadership Development
• OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards
• Six Sigma, Lean, and APICS
• Building Operator Certification
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General Admission
Admissions Policy
1. A-B Tech is an open-door institution, which ac-cepts
all applicants who have graduated from high
school, hold a GED or adult high school diploma,
are at least 18 years of age or older, are emanci-pated
minors, or dual enrollment students.
2. Some programs in the Allied Health and Public
Services Division are selective and typically re-quire
the high school credential. Admission to
these programs is competitive.
3. Undocumented immigrants are eligible for admis-sion
based on the qualifications and limitations
listed below:
a. Attended and graduated from a United
States public high school, private high
school, home school and/or adult high
school that operates in compliance with
state or local laws.
b. Must be charged out-of-state tuition and
are not considered a North Carolina resi-dent
for tuition purposes.
c. Will be counseled that federal and state
laws prohibit states from granting pro-fessional
licenses to undocumented stu-dents.
d. Students lawfully present in the United
States shall have priority over any un-documented
immigrant in any program of
study when capacity limitations exist.
e. Must comply with all federal and state
laws concerning financial aid.
4. The College will refuse admission to any applicant
when it is deemed necessary to protect the safety
of the applicant or other individuals. When mak-ing
this safety determination, the College shall
refuse admission to an applicant only when there
is an articulable, imminent, and significant threat
to the applicant or other individuals. In this case,
the College shall document the following:
a. Detailed facts supporting the rationale for
denying admission.
b. The time period within which the refusal to
admit shall be applicable and the supporting
rationale for the designated time period.
c. The condition upon which the applicant that
is refused would be eligible to be admitted.
5. The College shall implement an appeals process
for applicants denied admission pursuant to this
policy.
Admissions Procedure
1. Submit an application for admission to the College.
Applications are available online at abtech.edu or in
paper format in the Bailey Student Services Center.
The preferred method of submission is electronic.
2. Upon receipt of a completed College Foundation of
North Carolina (CFNC) application for admission,
staff verifies all data for the applicant in the student
file in the NCCCS Colleague computer system.
Applicants select their program(s) of choice
from available academic programs on the CFNC
application that are not competitive or limited
admission. Students may not register within
programs for which they do not meet placement or
program prerequisites.
3. Inactive students, who have not attended for two
consecutive semesters, excluding summer, will
be reverted to the unclassified status, unless they
otherwise indicate a program of choice.
4. An electronic file is made for each applicant and all
additional supporting documents are linked to this
file.
5. Students who want to declare an academic program
(classified students) must do the following:
a. Submit transcripts from other colleges attended
if transfer credit is desired. Applicants with
prior college credit may not need to take the
placement assessment.
OR
b. Submit satisfactory SAT or ACT test results (if
less than three years old).
OR
c. Take the Accuplacer computerized placement
test or submit placement test scores for
Accuplacer from testing at another college.
Students who have earned college credit
that is three (3) years or older are strongly
recommended to take the Accuplacer placement
test at A-B Tech.
OR
d. Submit Compass and/or Asset scores from
testing at another college
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e. Meet with the faculty, program, or transfer
advisor for course selection and program
assistance. General Occupational Technology
students must meet with Bailey academic
advisors for course selection and program
assistance.
f. Register and pay at designated time.
6. New unclassified (non-degree or non-diploma
seeking) applicants will:
a. Complete Accuplacer computerized placement
test, if needed. Placement will be required for
applicants who plan to enroll in English and
mathematics classes or in classes for which
English or math prerequisites exist.
OR
b. Bring in satisfactory SAT or ACT test reports
which are less than three years old or
OR
c. Submit appropriate transfer credit prior to
registering for courses or
OR
d. Submit Compass or Asset scores from another
College.
e. Register on WebAdvisor or in the Bailey Student
Services Center
f .Pay at designated time.
7. Some allied health programs are selective in nature,
due to the high volume of applicants and the
limited number of students who can be enrolled
in the programs. Selective programs have an
application period, which is typically in the fall.
• Applicants must take the Accuplacer
placement test and show college level skills
on all sections of the test. Other standardized
tests used for placement purposes in North
Carolina or appropriate transfer credits may
be used to show college level skills.
• Applicants who perform acceptably on
Accuplacer, another acceptable assessment
instrument, or have appropriate transfer
credit then schedule themselves at their
expense to take the Test of Essential
Academic Skills (TEAS) in the designated
application period.
• Ultimate selection in the program occurs in
the spring semester, and is based upon the
student’s TEAS composite score, a number of
points earned for successful completion of a
group of specified courses and residency in
Buncombe or Madison County.
8. A smaller number of allied health programs use a
modified selective process.
• Application for these programs occurs in the
spring semester of each year.
• Applicants must take the Accuplacer
placement test and display college level
skills on all sections. Other standardized
tests used for placement purposes in North
Carolina or appropriate transfer credits may
be used to show college level skills.
• Applicants who perform acceptably on
Accuplacer, another approved instrument,
or have appropriate transfer credit then
schedule themselves at their expense to take
TEAS before a prescribed deadline. Ultimate
selection into the program is based upon
the student’s composite TEAS score and
residency in Buncombe or Madison County.
Contact Information for all Admissions Questions and
Matters:Please visit the K. Ray Bailey Student Center,
call 398-7520 or contact admissions@abtech.edu for
assistance with the admissions process or to receive
additional assistance.
Distance services are also available for not-present
students at distanceadvising@abtech.edu.
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*Accuplacer is a product of The College Board which also produces the SAT. Accuplacer tests have very high reliability and validity.
Concurrent High School Enrollment
The Career and College Promise Program offers
structured opportunities for qualified high school
juniors and seniors to accelerate completion of college
certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead
to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills.
Academic credits earned through Career and College
Promise shall enable students who continue into
postsecondary education, after graduating from high
school, to complete a postsecondary credential in less
time than would normally be required.
A-B Tech offers three types of Career and College
Promise pathways: College Transfer Pathways, Career
Technical Education Pathways, and Cooperative-
Innovative High School Programs.
College Transfer Pathways include at least 30 semester
hours of transfer courses, including English and
mathematics, that are available to qualified junior and
senior high school students.
Career Technical Education Pathways lead to a
certificate or diploma aligned with a high school
career cluster. These pathways are designed for
accelerated high school juniors and seniors who are
ready to get a head start on career and technical
courses that will lead to a career.
Cooperative-Innovative High Schools are designed
for motivated students looking for a non-traditional
high school experience. These small high schools
partner with A-B Tech to provide local students with
a comprehensive and accessible education. A-B Tech
is affiliated with three cooperative-innovative high
schools, two that are early colleges and one that is a
middle college.
Early colleges, statewide, are rigorous programs
in which students can earn a high school diploma
and associate degree simultaneously. Early college
students start in the ninth grade, and can complete
the program in five years. A-B Tech has two partner
early colleges:
• Buncombe County Early College, located on the
main campus of A-B Tech in Asheville.
• Madison Early College High School, located in Mars
Hill.
Buncombe County Middle College is also a
cooperative-innovative high school. Located on
the main A-B Tech campus in Asheville, it provides
juniors and seniors with a non-traditional setting for
completing a high school diploma and earning college
credits.
For more information, contact advisors at 398-7715,
398-7516.
New Student Orientation
In order to make the A-B Tech experience as success-ful
as possible, all incoming curriculum students are
required to complete a New Student Orientation ses-sion.
Students can complete the New Student Orienta-tion
either in a classroom setting or online. The pro-gram
will include all the necessary tools and resources
to help ensure student success. Students can schedule
their orientation at newstudents.abtech.edu. New stu-dent
orientation must be completed before registering
for classes.
Competitive and Limited Admission
Programs
Some programs are competitive and selective in na-ture,
due to the high volume of applicants and the
limited number of students who can be enrolled in the
programs. These programs have separate application
periods and admissions requirements.
Competitive Allied Health and Public Service Programs
• Associate Degree Nursing
• Practical Nursing
• Dental Assisting
• Dental Hygiene
• Radiography
• Medical Sonography
• Surgical Technology
Modified Competitive Allied Health - Public Service
and Emergency Services Programs
• Emergency Medical Science (New process
for Fall 2013 class)
• Pharmacy Technology
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Veterinary Medical Technology
Limited seat programs have restricted capacity due
to clinical site, resource and/or lab space availability.
Students are accepted into these programs on a first
come, first served basis once minimum program eli-gibility
requirements are met. These programs have
separate application periods and admissions require-ments.
Limited Seat Programs
• Cosmetology
• Esthetics
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• Manicuring
• Medical Coding
• Phlebotomy
Contact Information for all Competitive, Modified
Competitive and Limited Seat Programs:
Please see an academic advisor in the K. Ray Bailey
Student Center, call 398-7520 or contact admissions@
abtech.edu for specific instructions and application
details.
Distance services are available for not-present stu-dents
at distanceadvising@abtech.edu.
Placement Testing
The purpose of placement testing is to match the
academic readiness of the incoming student with the
academic requirements of the curriculum. Persons
applying for admission into all degree and diploma
programs are required to take the North Carolina
Diagnostic Assessment and Placement (NC-DAP) test.
Students who are unclassified (not desiring to be
enrolled in a program) will need to take the placement
test if they desire to take a mathematics, English,
reading course or any course for which math or
English are prerequisites. Alternate testing formats will
be made available to individuals with disabilities upon
request to the Support Services office. Documentation
of disability will be required prior to the establishment
of accommodations for placement testing.
All students may waive the placement testing
requirement if they submit documentation of
acceptable SAT, ACT, or other state-approved
placement test scores which have been earned
within the preceding three years. Transfer credit
received from a regionally accredited institution
for first-level English and math courses will also be
accepted in lieu of placement testing. The student
must submit an official transcript to receive transfer
credit and to officially waive the need for placement
testing. Students applying for admission to limited
enrollment Allied Health programs should consult the
program’s admission information in the admissions
section of the College website at abtech.edu. This
information is also available in the K. Ray Bailey
Student Services Center.
Test Preparation and Re-Testing
Procedure
It is incumbent upon students to prepare fully before
taking NC-DAP, the college’s placement assessment
tool. The NC-DAP has very high reliability and validity.
To assist students in preparing, resources are listed at
placementtesting.abtech.edu. Students may only take
the placement test once in a three year period with the
following exceptions:
• Applicants for limited and competitive allied health
curricula may take the test once each year during
the application period.
• Students who tested while enrolled in high school
may test when applying for admission to the College.
• Students granted approval to retake the test by the
Chair of Developmental Studies, Director of Student
Advising and Support Services, or Vice-President for
Student Services.
Placement testing is a valuable tool in ensuring that
students are enrolled in courses that support student
success. Lack of preparation for the assessment may
result in additional cost and time for classes.
Students may register for the placement test online at
placementtesting.abtech.edu. Students must present
a picture I.D. to take the placement test. Placement
testing is available both day and evening hours.
Based on placement scores, a student will be placed
directly into College English and math or into one of
the developmental studies courses that are designed
to prepare the student for entry into his or her chosen
field of study. To support student success, students
are required to take the courses into which they are
placed.
Adult Basic Education Placement
Students who place into Adult Basic Education
reading will be allowed to enroll in College courses
only after they have received appropriate remediation
through the Adult Basic Education program. Students
who test into both Adult Basic Education language
and mathematics must also receive appropriate
remediation prior to enrolling in college courses.
Students who place into Adult Basic Education level
math only or Adult Basic Education language only
will be allowed to take Developmental Studies and/
or curriculum classes with approval of their academic
advisor.
A-B Tech ID Cards
A-B Tech issues student ID cards to all curriculum
students during the registration process at the K.
Ray Bailey Student Services Center. ID Cards can be
produced with a current application on file and a
current government-issued photo ID card (driver’s
license, passport, military ID).
After receiving an A-B Tech ID card, students should
take it to the Holly Library to be activated in the
Library’s database. With their library-activated photo
ID card, students can check out materials, use the
research computers, and access reserve items. They
must present the card each time they wish to check
out library materials.
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Transfer Credit, Credit-by-Exam,
Articulated Credit, CLEP and Advanced
Placement Credit, Continuing Education
and Licensure Credit.
Transfer Credit from Other Institutions
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College will
accept credit in transfer from institutions recognized
by a regional accrediting agency. Transcripts must be
unopened and officially issued by the credit granting
institution. Credit may be awarded for appropriate
military courses. Students must submit a curriculum
application before transfer credit is evaluated. Credit
obtained outside the U.S. or Canada must be evaluated
by an educational credential evaluation services that
is a member of the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services (NACES). Students should contact
internationalinfo@abtech.edu for more information.
Only grades of “C” or better will be considered for
transfer. Pass or Proficiency grades will not be consid-ered
for transfer. Credits will be evaluated in the con-text
of the current catalog. The Office of Records and
Registration in consultation with Department Chairs
will determine the appropriate A-B Tech course credit
to award. Some departments may require a skills as-sessment
before transfer credit is awarded. In such
cases the decision of the department is final.
Credit will be assigned without quality points and will
not be calculated into the student’s A-B Tech grade
point average. If a transferred course is also taken
at A-B Tech, the local grade will be calculated in the
grade point average.
No more than 75% of credit required for a degree,
diploma or certificate program may be transferred
credit.
Credit by Examination (Proficiency Testing)
Examinations are comprehensive and must be ap-proved
by the supervisor of the instructor administer-ing
the exam. The examination may be oral, perfor-mance,
written, or a combination of these methods.
To receive credit by examination, the score must be
above average (“A” or “B”). A grade of “A” or “B” will
be posted on the transcript of the student who suc-cessfully
completes the examination. The decision of
the examining instructor is final.
No student may request a second test for Credit by
Examination in the same course or request Credit by
Examination in a course after receiving any recorded
grade for that course. Exceptions must be approved
by the Vice President for Instructional Services.
Procedure:
1. Enroll as a credit student in the course to be
challenged and pay tuition. There is no extra
charge for full-time students who are taking
at least 16 credit hours of non self-supporting
coursework. 2. Present evidence of proficiency, complete the
written request form, and have the request
approved prior to the 10 percent point of the
semester (or 10% of the minimester session). 3. Remain enrolled and attend class until the
examination is administered. During this pe-riod,
students who have written approval for
the exam may attend class without purchas-ing
textbooks and materials. If books are pur-chased
and returned for refund, they must be
in new condition. 4. Students who are very confident of passing
the exam may request a course overload. 5. Students who perform on the exam at a level
sufficient to get credit may leave the course
and will be awarded a grade of “A” or “B” for
the course. Receiving credit does not entitle
the student to a tuition refund. Students who
do not achieve an “A” or “B” on the profi-ciency
exam are encouraged to remain in the
class as a regular student. 6. Students who receive financial assistance
of any type are required to inform the direc-tor
of their assistance program that they are
seeking credit by exam. Assistance may be
reduced and reimbursement will be required
if the course load is reduced by receiving
credit by examination.
Any exceptions to these procedures must have prior
written approval by the appropriate Department
Chairperson, Division Dean, and the Vice President for
Instructional Services.
Articulated Credit
College credit may be awarded for high school cours-es
if conditions of the North Carolina High School
to Community College Articulation Agreement or
Regional Articulation in Career Education (RACE) are
met. Students must see the Admissions Office in the K.
Ray Bailey Student Services Center.
Advanced Placement and CLEP Credit
Advanced Placement (AP) scores of 3 or higher will be
used to grant college equivalent credit. CLEP scores
of 50 or higher will be considered for awarding college
credit.
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Tuition
Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester:
N.C. residents per semester..........................$1,104.00
Nonresident of N.C.........................................$4,176.00
(16 or more credit hours)
N.C. residents per credit
hour per semester...............................................$69.00
Nonresident of N.C.
per credit hour per semester...........................$261.00
(fewer than 16 credit hours)
Return Check Charge*........................................$25.00
North Carolina residents 65 years of age and older
are exempted from the payment of curriculum tu-ition
up to 6 credit hours and registration fees for
some Continuing Education classes.
* Return Check Charge is subject to change.
Self Supporting Summer Semester
Per Semester………………….........................$1472.00
Per credit hour……..................................……...$92.00
Licensure and Certification Credit
A-B Tech awards curriculum credit for select licen-sure
and certifications. Contact your Advisor or
Department Chair for information.
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits that lead to a credential
or certification may be considered for course equiva-lency.
Department Chair approval is required, and the
student must be enrolled in the program for which he
or she is seeking credit.
International Applicants
A-B Tech has been approved to issue I-20 forms for
qualified international applicants seeking diplomas
or associate degrees in M-1 or F-1 status. A-B Tech
does not issue I-20 forms for continuing education
programs, English as a Second Language, or certificate
programs.
International applicants must show proficiency in
the English language and graduate from a secondary
school that is equivalent to secondary schools in the
United States. To demonstrate English proficiency,
international applicants whose native language is
not English must take the TOEFL. Applicants already
in the Asheville area may substitute the Accuplacer
Placement Assessment, which can be taken at A-B
Tech Community College or another North Carolina
Community College.
International applicants should submit all admission
credentials together. A written admissions application,
international application supplement, Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, official
high school transcripts and English translations
(if applicable), college transcripts and English
translations (if interested in transfer credit, an
evaluation by a member agency of www.naces.org),
and affidavits of financial support with supporting
documentation are all necessary for an admission
decision.
International applicants must also certify their ability
to pay for out-of-state tuition, fees, books, supplies,
transportation, and living expenses for at least one full
year of study. Medical insurance is not required at this
time but is highly recommended for all international
applicants.
Information, including all necessary application materi-als
and estimated cost of attendance, are also available
online at abtech.edu/content/student-services/admis-sions/
International-Applicants. Email inquiries should
be addressed to internationalinfo@abtech.edu.
Tuition and Expenses
North Carolina Residency
In order to qualify for the resident tuition rate, North
Carolina law (G.S. 116-143.1) requires that a legal
resident must have maintained domicile in North
Carolina for at least the 12 months immediately prior
to classification as a resident for tuition purposes. The
student cannot qualify for in-state tuition if he or she
is claimed as a dependent by a parent or guardian who
is not a N.C. resident.
Proof of residency includes being employed within
the state of North Carolina, paying NC taxes, having a
current NC driver’s license, and voting in NC. Anyone
having a question regarding resident status should
contact the Admissions Office in the K. Ray Bailey
Student Services Center.
Student Activity Fees
The student activity fee will be charged each semester
based upon the number of credit hours taken during
the day at the Asheville campus. Students enrolled for
nine or more on-campus credit hours will be charged
a student activity fee of $19 for the fall and spring
semesters. Students enrolled for eight or fewer on-campus
credit hours will be charged a student activity
fee of $14 for the fall and spring semesters.
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Additional Costs
Students should be prepared to incur additional
estimated expenses during the academic year (two
semesters and summer term) as follows:
Allied Health and Public Service Education
Books $900-1,900
Supplies $200-1,000
Arts and Sciences: A.A., A.S., A.F.A.
Books $1,200-2,000
Supplies $150-600
Business and Hospitality Education
Books $1,000-2,500
Supplies $200-1,000
Engineering and Applied Technology
Books $700-1,000
Supplies $200-1,100
The cost of books and supplies varies from year-to-year
by curriculum due to price changes, curriculum
changes, and instructor preferences. For purposes
of definition, the following items may be classified as
supplies: pen, pencils, paper, notebooks, instruments,
student kits, uniforms and shoes, rental of uniforms,
safety equipment, hand tools, calculators, lab coats,
membership dues, and pins. Students will incur most
of the supply costs for their curriculum during the first
semester of study. Students are encouraged to consult
with their department chairperson for actual costs of
supplies for their curriculum. Prior to the purchase of
a calculator for use in class, students should consult
with their instructor.
Tuition and Fee Refunds
The tuition policy is set by the State of North Carolina
and is subject to change. A 100% refund shall be made
if a student drops the class by submitting the required
paperwork or completing the drop action prior to the
first day of classes for the term as noted in the College
Calendar on the website at abtech.edu/calendar. Also,
a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the class in
which the student is registered is canceled.
A 75% refund shall be made if the student officially
drops the class prior to or on the official 10% point
of the term. Insurance, technology, consumable,
and student activity fees are not refundable. Federal
regulations, if different from above, will overrule this
policy.
For classes that start a week or more into a term, a
full refund will be provided if a student drops a class
prior to the beginning date of the class. A 75% refund
will be provided for a class dropped on the beginning
date through the 10% point of the class.
Only hours dropped below a total of 16 credit hours
are eligible for a refund.
Tuition Refund Process
To be eligible for tuition refund the student must:
1. Register and pay tuition and fees.
2. Officially drop the class on or before the 10% point
of the term in one of the following ways:
a. By submitting in person to any Registration Cen-ter
(K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center, Madi-son
Site Office) a Drop/Add Registration Change
Notice during business hours.
b. By having an advisor process the drop. The student
is responsible for ensuring this has been done.
Computer Use and Technology Fee
The State Board of Community Colleges has established
a computer use and technology fee to support the
procurement, operations and repair of computer and
other instructional technology, including the supplies
and materials that support the technology. This fee is
set annually by the Board of Trustees and is $16 per
semester for curriculum students and $5 per course for
occupational continuing education classes.
Printing Fees
Students are allowed 100 black-and-white copies at no
charge per semester. Additional black-and-white copies
are $0.08 per page. Color copies are charged at a rate of
$0.15 per page.
Consumable Supply Fee
Certain courses have additional fees attached to them
to pay for consumable supplies not covered by tuition.
Consumable fees for academic programs will vary by
class and are available online at
abtech.edu/catalog/consumable-supply-fee.
Student Insurance
A group policy, providing insurance protection, is main-tained
by the College and all curriculum students are
required to subscribe to such coverage. The only ex-ception
is for students taking only off-campus courses.
The cost of accident insurance to the student is $1.40
per semester.
Transcript Fee
The College charges a transcript fee of $5 per tran-script
and a $10 fee per transcript on-demand. This
fee is approved annually by the Asheville-Buncombe
Technical Community College Board of Trustees and is
subject to change.
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Code of Student Conduct
The Board of Trustees establishes and maintains a
learning environment that supports students, and
the vision, mission, and values of the institution.
There are behavioral expectations that outline
the responsibilities and proper practices for all
students at the College. When the Code of Conduct
is challenged, the following types of discipline
include but are not limited to: verbal warning, written
warning, a failing grade for an assignment or exam,
probation, administrative withdrawal from a course,
restitution for damages, consequences adapted to a
specific violation, suspension, expulsion or actions
recommended by a Threat Assessment Team.
The President shall have final approval in the
expulsion of a student.
Academic-Related Violations
Academically-related violations include academic
integrity and other matters that have a negative
impact on the teaching and learning environment.
Faculty members are responsible for ensuring the
academic integrity of the College. Violations of
academic integrity are considered serious offenses.
Students are forewarned that some acts of academic
dishonesty may result in action being taken by outside
individuals or entities.
The following matters will be referred to the Vice
President for Instructional Services or his or her
designee:
1. Plagiarism: The intentional theft or
unacknowledged use of another’s words or
ideas. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to
paraphrasing or summarizing another’s words
or works without proper acknowledgement;
using direct quotes of material without proper
acknowledgement; or purchasing or using a paper
or presentation written or produced by another.
If a student is uncertain about what constitutes
plagiarism, he or she should discuss this with the
class instructor.
2. Cheating: Cheating includes using notes or other
material without permission from the faculty
on an exam; receiving information from another
student during an exam; obtaining a copy of an
exam or questions from an exam prior to taking
the exam; submitting someone else’s work as one’s
own; or having someone else take one’s exam and
submitting it as his or her own.
3. Aiding Acts of Academic Dishonesty: Providing
information to another student with the awareness
that the student intends to use it for deceptive
Student Rights and Responsibilities
purposes.
4. Violations of Normal Classroom Behavior such
as, but not limited to, being disobedient, showing
disrespect, causing disruption of the classroom
or not abiding by professional conduct. These
behaviors are also considered academically-related
violations. The intent is to make sure that
the learning environment is not compromised.
Non-Academic Related Violations
Non-Academically Related Violations of the Code of
Student Conduct will be referred to the Vice President
for Student Services or his or her designee. These
violations include:
1. Alcoholic Beverages: Students may not possess or
use alcoholic beverages on campus. Students may
not be under the influence of alcoholic beverages
on campus or at College-affiliated activities or
events.
2. Animals: Students may not have an animal of any
kind on campus. This includes animals left within
a vehicle. Working dogs, such as police dogs or
service dogs, are permitted.
3. Assault and/or Battery: Students may not strike or
threaten to strike another person for any reason
whatsoever. Threatening to strike another person
is defined as assault, and striking another person
is defined as battery.
4. Bullying: Students may not intimidate or threaten
with harm any other individual. Bullying is defined
as “any pattern of gestures or written, electronic
or verbal communications, or any physical act or
any threatening communication that takes place
on College premises or at any College-sponsored
function that: (a) places a person in actual and
reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or
damage to his or her property; or (b) creates
or is certain to create a hostile environment
by substantially interfering with or impairing a
student’s educational performance, opportunities
or benefits, or a College employee’s ability to
perform the essential functions of his or her job.”
5. Damage to Property: Students may not damage
property of the College or of any other person
working at or attending the College.
6. Disobedience (Outside the classroom): Students
may not disobey the reasonable directions of
College employees, including administrators,
faculty members, security officers, and other staff
employees.
7. Disorderly Conduct (Outside the classroom):
Students may not conduct themselves in a way
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which will interrupt the academic mission of the
College or which will disturb the peace of the
College.
8. Disrespect (Outside the classroom): Students
are expected to treat all College employees with
respect and courtesy, particularly when and if
disagreements arise.
9. Disruption: Students may not disrupt the normal
activities of the College by physically or verbally
interfering with instruction, meetings, traffic, or
scheduled administrative functions.
10. Drugs: Students may not possess, use, or be under
the influence of any narcotic or illegal drugs on
campus or at any College-affiliated activities or
event. This is in violation of the laws of the state of
North Carolina or of the United States.
11. False Information: Students may not present to
the College or its employees false information;
neither may they knowingly withhold information
which may have an effect on their enrollment or
their status in the institution and which is properly
and legally requested by the College.
12. Gambling: Students may not gamble on campus or
at any College-affiliated activities or events.
13. Possession of Weapons: Students may not have
a weapon of any kind, including a knife, stun gun,
or any firearm in their possession on campus
or at any College-affiliated activities or events.
Law enforcement officers are exempt from this
prohibition. This includes facsimiles of weapons.
14. Public Laws: Violations of any federal, state or
local laws occurring while on campus may lead
to legal actions as well as campus discipline.
Violations of federal, state or local laws occurring
off campus may result in disciplinary action if
the student’s continued presence on campus
constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the
campus.
15. Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment: Students
may not harass any member of the College
community, including other students, employees,
or other persons on the College campus. This
prohibition includes sexual, verbal or physical
harassment for any reason including race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran’s
status, creed, sexual orientation, or political
affiliation.
16. Skate Boards and Roller Skates: Skate boards
and roller skates are not permitted to be used on
campus.
17. Stalking: Students may not follow another
individual in a threatening manner. Stalking is
defined as the severe intrusions on a victim’s
personal privacy and autonomy. It includes,
but is not limited to, a pattern of observing or
monitoring the victim or committing violent or
intimidating acts, regardless of the means, against
the victim.
18. Theft: Students may not steal the property of
another individual or of the College. Students
who are caught stealing will be required to make
restitution and may be eligible for civil or criminal
prosecution as well as College discipline.
19. Threats: Students may not engage in any behavior
that constitutes a clear and present danger to
the physical and/or emotional well-being of the
student and/or other students, faculty and staff.
20. Tobacco: Students may not use tobacco of any
form on campus or at any College-affiliated
activities or events.
21. Unauthorized Access to Records: Students may
not access, view, copy or change official College
records without official authorization to do so.
22. Use of the Internet: The College has an extensive
policy for appropriate use of the Internet. Users
of College computers acknowledge the policy
whenever they sign on. Students may not use
the College’s access to the Internet for access
to sexually explicit material or for downloading
music. Email accounts are provided for student
use; however, no right of privacy exists for use of
email.
23. Use of Social Media: Students should obey their
social media platforms terms of use. Students may
not make, or cause to be made, communications
(including electronically or through social
media) to another person in any manner likely
to seriously annoy or cause alarm. Social media
may not be used to breech privacy, discriminate
or harass. Students may not make, transmit,
or attempt to transmit audio or video of any
person(s) on College property where there is
an explicit expectation of privacy. Any posts or
tweets deemed inappropriate on an A-B Tech
social web site or blog will be deleted immediately
and may result in having access to the site blocked
permanently.
Violations of the Code of Student Conduct
A student who violates the Code of Student Conduct
may be referred to the Vice President for Instructional
Services or his or her designee or to the Vice
President for Student Services or his or her designee,
depending on the nature of the violation. Students
who have been charged with a violation of these
regulations may be assigned consequences based
upon the seriousness of the offense.
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Violations of any federal, state or local laws occurring
while on campus may lead to legal actions as well as
campus discipline. Violations of federal, state or local
laws occurring off campus may result in disciplinary
action if the student’s continued presence on campus
constitutes a threat to the safety and order of the
campus.
Sanctions for violations may include but not be limited
to: verbal warnings, written warnings, a failing grade
for an assignment or examination, administrative
withdrawal from a course, restitution for damages,
consequences adapted to the specific violation,
suspensions, expulsions or actions recommended by a
Threat Assessment Team.
The President shall have final approval in the
expulsion of a student.
Threat Assessment
When a violation leads to a concern about the safety
of a student or members of the College community,
a Threat Assessment Team will review and make
recommendations to the Vice President for Student
Services or his or her designee prior to a hearing. If a
student engages in criminal activity or demonstrates
threatening behavior that constitutes a clear and
present danger to the physical and/or emotional well-being
of the student and/or other students, faculty and
staff, the Vice President for Student Services or his or
her designee may immediately suspend the student
and remove him or her from campus for no more
than 14 calendar days from the date the suspension is
instituted, pending a hearing. In this situation, the Vice
President for Student Services or his or her designee
must convene a Threat Assessment Team. For a copy
of this policy, see the Vice President for Student
Services.
For violations that do not require the implementation
of the Threat Assessment Policy, the appropriate
College administrator will review initial disciplinary
referrals and may suspend a student for up to 10
College business days while the review is conducted.
Students are allowed to appeal any disciplinary
action, unless they have waived this right, and will be
informed of their rights of due process (See Student
Due Process).
Student Due Process
Students have the rights of due process when accused
of a violation of the Code of Student Conduct:
1. The student may request to have an informal
meeting with the appropriate vice president to
attempt to discuss and resolve the issue.
2. If the violation of the Code of Student Conduct
is not resolved, the student shall receive written
notice of the provision of the Code of Student
Conduct which he or she is accused of violating
and a summary of the relevant facts. Students
shall also be informed of their due process rights.
3. If a student’s behavior is egregious or disruptive
to the teaching and learning environment or to
campus safety, the appropriate vice president or
his or her designee may suspend the student on an
interim basis for up to 10 College business days.
4. Within five business days after receipt of the
notice of violation of the Code of Student
Conduct, and suspension when warranted from
the appropriate vice president, the student may
request, in writing, a hearing before the Vice
President for Instructional Services or his or her
designee for academically-related violations or
a hearing before the Vice President for Student
Services or his or her designee for all other
violations.
5. The students may waive his or her rights to a
hearing immediately and accept the sanctions
implemented by the appropriate vice president.
Failure to request a hearing within five College
business days will be considered a waiver of the
right to a hearing and any subsequent appeal. If
the student requests a hearing, the appropriate
vice president shall inform the student of the date,
time and place for the hearing. The hearing shall
be scheduled within five College business days
after receipt of the student’s request for a hearing.
6. Prior to the hearing, the student has the right to
review all evidence, including written statements
made against him or her. Strict rules of evidence
do not apply in the hearing.
7. At the hearing, the student may present witnesses
and evidence. All pertinent parties have a right to
speak and be questioned during the hearing. The
student will be allowed to be accompanied by an
advisor, who may not be an attorney.
8. The student has the right to a recording of the
hearing.
9. The student has the right to a written notice of a
decision as soon as possible but no later than five
College business days after his or her hearing.
The student has the right to appeal to the President
any action taken by the appropriate vice president
or his or her designee. Any appeal must be in writing
and be submitted to the President’s office within ten
College business days. The appropriate vice president
will forward the appeal, along with all documentation
concerning the matter, to the President whose
decision will be final.
The procedure above is in effect for all students. All
meetings and/or hearings for distance learners will
be arranged using mail, fax, conference calls, or other
agreed upon electronic means.
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Student Due Process Flow Chart
Complaint Received by
Appropriate VP or his or her Designee
Interim Suspension for
up to 10 days if deemed
appropriate
Threat Assessment
if Needed
Academic Related Complaints
VP – Instructional Services
Non-Academic Related Complaints
VP – Student Services
Informal Meeting
with Student
Resolved –
No Appeal
Student receives Notice of Complaint
& Hearing Options from Appropriate VP
Student waives right
to hearing and appeal
Student requests hearing
within five College business days
Hearing held within five
College business days after request
Decision made by
VP or Designee
Student notified of decision (& sanctions)
within five College business days
Appeal to President within
10 College business days
Student notified of final decision
by President
NO
Appeal
Student notified of Sanctions within
10 College Business Days
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Code of Classroom Conduct
A-B Tech is an institution for adult learning. It is a part-nership
between instructors with the desire to teach
and students with the desire to learn. In order to cre-ate
an appropriate environment for teaching and learn-ing,
there must be respect for the instructor and fellow
students. Listed below are guidelines for classroom
behavior, which the College has established to ensure
that the learning environment is not compromised.
1. Absences. Students should inform the instructor
in advance if they know they are going to miss class.
They should also take responsibility for getting missed
assignments from other students. Students should not
expect to be allowed to make up work, such as unan-nounced
quizzes or tests, after an absence. Instructors
are not responsible for re-teaching the material missed
because of absence.
2. Attendance. Students are expected to attend class
for the entire class time. Students should not enter
late or leave early. Exceptions may occur, particularly
under emergency circumstances, but students should
be prepared to explain tardiness to the instructor after
class. Likewise, the need to leave early should be ex-plained
to the instructor before class.
3. Attitude. Students are expected to maintain a civil
attitude in class. They may not use inappropriate or
offensive commentary or body language to demon-strate
attitude regarding the course, the instructor,
assignments, or fellow students.
4. Mobile Devices. Students may not receive or make
calls, receive or send text messages, or use personal
electronic devices in other ways during class. It is
their responsibility to turn off mobile devices prior to
entering class.
5. Conversation. Students may not carry on side con-versations
in class.
6. Food, Drink, and Tobacco. Students may not have
food or drink in class, or use tobacco of any form on
campus.
7. Guests. Students may not bring guests, including
children, to class.
8. Internet. Students may use the Internet for valid,
academic purposes only. Students may not use it for
open access to other non-academic sites, which are
unrelated to the course.
9. Other Activities in class. Students may not work on
other activities while in class. This includes homework
for other courses or other personal activities.
10. Personal Business. Students needing to transact
personal business with the instructor should plan to
do this before or after cla